How to Prevent Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are dilated veins that develop in the lower rectum area. Hemorrhoids can develop inside rectum, it calls internal hemorrhoids. Internal hemorrhoids usually remain small and go away in the next few days. Internal hemorrhoids can cause bleeding during bowel movement. The bright light blood on your toilet paper when you wipe the anus is the most common symptom of internal hemorrhoids. If hemorrhoids become large, it can protrude around the anus. You can see a lump or swollen tissue around the anus opening, it calls external hemorrhoids. External hemorrhoids can be painful, uncomfortable, and cause itching or burning sensation.

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1. What cause Hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids occur to both men and women; it becomes more common as people getting older and loss the muscle tone.
   Pregnancy, obesity and constipation can contribute to hemorrhoids. Too much pressure on the rectal veins can lead to hemorrhoids.

2. You can use over the counter medication to stop the pain and shrink the swollen tissue. Hemorrhoidal cream or ointment can relieve external discomfort, protects irritated tissue, and sooth burning and itching sensation. You can use it at night or after each bowel movement, by applying the cream topically to the affected area. Read and follow the direction on the medication tube or box.

3. Drink plenty of water can prevent dehydration and constipation, drink enough fluid can reduce dry feces and make it easier to pass the stool. You can take stool softener as well, if you suffer from constipation.

4. Healthy diet
   Eat a lot of healthy fruit and vegetables; avoid eating too much animal fat or trans fat. Increase your fiber intake can help to avoid constipation. Eat foods rich in vitamin E, vitamin C and omega-3 essential fatty acids.

5. Exercise
   People that exercise regularly, seldom to develop hemorrhoids. Walking, running, yoga and other light exercise can help to prevent hemorrhoids. Avoid lifting heavy item in awkward position, it can cause too much pressure on your lower body part, thus can contribute to hemorrhoids.