In the modern world, constipation is a common problem not only for older people, but also for middle-aged and even young people.
At the same time, many people do not even guess what health problems can cause a violation of bowel movement.
And yet constipation( obstipation) is one of the causes of a very unpleasant and painful ailment - hemorrhoids. Moreover, clogging of the intestine not only precedes the onset of the disease, but also contributes to exacerbations during its course.
If you ignore the problem and tolerate constant discomfort - eventually it will lead to the need for surgical intervention( operation).
To avoid such problems, you need to know what factors can lead to hemorrhoids, and which treatment will be most effective.
And, of course, do not delay the visit to the doctor of the proctologist, who will make a competent course of treatment and help get rid of the unpleasant and "delicate" problem.
Contents
- Why constipation and hemorrhoids often go hand in hand?
- What is the feature of the combined problem?
- Traditional methods of treatment
- Folk remedies and their use
- And to prevent the problem is not so difficult
Why constipation and hemorrhoids often go hand in hand?
Both constipation and hemorrhoids are related to disorders of the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, and in most cases, clogging of the intestine by calves and causes the appearance of hemorrhoids in the anus. And if constipation becomes a very common problem or gets a chronic form - then you should expect soon and the appearance of hemorrhoids.
The difficulty with defecation causes most complications, since, a person should push very hard.
Over time, hard and dry stool masses will increasingly contribute to inflammation of the anus and cones. When defecating( emptying), these cones can come out, injuring themselves and causing acute pain.
Stagnation of feces in the rectum adversely affects the work of the entire body and leads to:
- the occurrence of pains in the lower abdomen;
- metabolic disorders;
- flatulence and excessive gassing;
- intoxication organs;
- worsening of well-being.
Therefore, when the first symptoms of constipation appear, you should immediately begin treatment to avoid more serious health problems, in particular hemorrhoids. Consult a doctor if:
- has no urge to go to the toilet "for long" more than 3 days;
- there is an inadequate caloric discharge( feces come out in small portions);
- during defecation comes hard and dry stool or other difficulties occur.
What is the feature of the combined problem?
The development of such a disease as constipation in everyone happens in its own way. Since the reasons that cause it can be absolutely different. For example, in one person constipation and hemorrhoids appear because of a sedentary lifestyle, while in another one the disturbance causes constant starvation and diets.
Therefore, before the start of treatment, it is necessary to establish precisely the cause of the onset of the disease.
Very often the factors causing the problem are:
- improperly adjusted food - there is not enough fiber in the diet( vegetables and fruits), and fats and carbohydrates( meat, buns, sweets) prevail;
- prolonged fasting and meager diets - a small amount of food is poorly advancing through the intestines, provoking stagnation;
- internal diseases, creating a mechanical blockage for emptying - including pregnancy and obesity;
- impairment of gastrointestinal motility - due to lack of consumed fluid( less than 2 liters per day);
- psychological factor - stressful situations and complex problems can cause blocking of desires for defecation( and in some people they cause diarrhea);
- sedentary or "sedentary" lifestyle - lack of physical activity leads to a decrease in intestinal tone and impaired blood circulation in it;
- the use of medicines - some tablets are able to significantly disturb the balance of intestinal microflora, which leads to compaction of fecal masses.
Depending on the cause of the disease, the proctologist will prescribe a comprehensive treatment.
In people with hemorrhoids, constipation can also cause increased internal lumps in the anus.
Such growths often become a mechanical obstacle to the free movement of stool to the exit. This creates a kind of vicious circle.
Stasis of feces irritates the walls of the colon and promotes the formation of new cones, and they, in turn, do not allow the emptying of the intestine. Therefore, it is very important in this situation to begin the treatment process as early as possible.
Traditional methods of treatment
The classical methods of treatment used in most medical institutions include:
- laxatives - tablets, syrups;
- rectal suppositories;
- ointments and creams;
- curative enemas.
Popular and effective drugs are:
- Glycerin suppositories is a safe and effective remedy that is prescribed even to children;
- Dufalac is a long-acting syrup based on lactulose;
- Mukofalk - a natural product for people who consume little food, its peculiarity is that it softens the feces and increases it in volume;
- Regulax drops - effectively liquefies the caloric mass;
- Nargalax rectal gel - the drug is injected into the anus 10 minutes before going to the toilet;
- Guttalax - strengthens the peristalsis of the large intestine, and the effect occurs 6 hours after taking the drug.
The fact is that prolonged use of a laxative can aggravate the situation. At the same time a person constantly needs medication and can not go to the toilet alone without them.
Folk remedies and their use
There are a huge number of recipes against constipation and hemorrhoidal disease, but they can be used for treatment only after consulting a doctor.
Like pharmaceuticals, folk recipes are not suitable for everyone. And that for one - the best remedy, for another can become a cause of aggravation of the disease.
To effectively combat stool in the large intestine, you can use the following methods:
- prepare a mixture of dried fruits ( prunes, dried apricots, figs) and take 1 tbsp.spoon 30 minutes before eating;
- to eat vegetables and fruits rich in fiber ( cabbage, apples, peaches, pumpkin, plums);
- to drink freshly squeezed beet juice - after all, it cleans not only the stomach and intestines, but also the kidneys;
- to take sunflower or olive oil ;
- for achieving greater effect of , you can also use Vaseline or castor oil ;
- apply for the rectal administration of candles from unsalted fat - they will help the feces come out;
- every 7 -10 days to make a cleansing enema from warm boiled water , while slowly lead about 1 liter of liquid and lie down for 20 - 30 minutes.
And to prevent the problem is not so difficult
To prevent problems with the gastrointestinal tract and exacerbations of "delicate" diseases, it is necessary to follow certain rules and not neglect them in everyday life.
This will not only forget about illness and illness for a long time, but also improve your health, improve your vitality, get rid of depressions and stresses. And for their implementation does not require special efforts, special rooms and waste fabulous sums of money.
One of these rules is compliance with the diet. You do not need to starve and limit yourself in food. For the prevention and treatment of hemorrhoids and constipation in the diet should include:
- lean meat and fish;
- dairy products;
- bread from coarse varieties of flour( it is possible with grain additives and bran);Of course,
- , vegetables and fruits.
It is necessary to limit the consumption of baked pastries, sweets, spices, fatty and fried foods.
The most important rule for the prevention of many diseases is the maintenance of an active way of life. For this, you do not need to run into the gym or exhaust yourself with endless physical exertion. It's enough to walk at least 5 km a day and do elementary housework.
For example, you can wash floors without using a mop, or walk in the nearest park, or walk with a friend in the shops. A trip to the dacha is not only good for health, but also a lot of unforgettable emotions. Bathing on the river, fishing, going to the forest for berries or mushrooms - all this, no doubt, will benefit your health.
You can overcome hemorrhoids and constipation effortlessly by contacting a good proctologist and following all the necessary prescriptions. The main thing is not to start the disease and start treatment in the early stages.
But it's more important to take care of your health beforehand: do not overeat, do not get carried away by harmful products, do not apply cardinal measures for losing weight.
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