External Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are no laughing matter, especially if you are the one who has them. If you are one of those who has never had the misfortune to suffer from hemorrhoids or even if you have had them in the past and want to avoid them in the future, there are some things you can do to take good care of yourself and prevent a future that includes external hemorrhoids.

Steps to Consider

If you want to prevent hemorrhoids, there are some things you should do. First, make sure you are following a diet that is high in fiber and low in simple carbohydrates, sugar, and fat. Eat plenty of whole grains, fruit, and vegetables.

You should also make sure that you are drinking enough water. Some people think that drinking enough of anything will help them get the water they need, but the truth is that some beverages deplete your body of water. Soda pop, coffee, and alcohol all act as diuretics and may make you become dehydrated or constipated. Fruit juice and water are the best things to drink in order to not become either dehydrated or constipated.

Exercising regularly will help you prevent external hemorrhoids by keeping your circulation moving in a healthy manner. Hemorrhoids are a problem with the veins, and keeping veins healthy means keeping the blood flowing well. Establishing a low impact, non stressful exercise routine will keep things moving well.
Go to the bathroom as soon as you feel the need. Having a bowel movement when the need is present, rather than holding it until a more convenient time will help ensure that your stools are not hard and will not irritate your delicate tissue.

What Not to Do

When you are trying to prevent hemorrhoids, you will want to make sure you avoid doing certain things too. Don’t let yourself become constipated. Constipation is almost always one of the main causes of hemorrhoids. Following a proper diet, and maybe even taking a fiber supplement will help you avoid becoming constipated.

Don’t wipe hard. Wiping with dry toilet paper can be very irritating to the delicate tissue and veins in the rectal area. If you are the least bit sore, or even if you just want a more comforting way to wipe, you may want to use a moist cloth or baby wipe when you have a bowel movement.

Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and salt. All of these things may add to the problem.
Don’t overdo it by lifting and carrying things that are very heavy or bulky. This puts a lot of pressure on the rectum and can make your veins swell.

Preventing an external hemorrhoid is possible, but it may take some work on your part. If you already know you are prone to hemorrhoids, you may want to take extra precautions to make sure you are healthy all under.