How to sleep properly with hemorrhoids: a review of the 5 best positions for safe sleep

Hemorrhoidal disease is a fairly common pathology of the rectum in both women and men. Going to the doctor often seems like something shameful. Many people do not know basic recommendations. For example, how to lie or sleep correctly with hemorrhoids, when itching appears and a burning sensation occurs?

Proctological diseases progress very quickly and begin to cause a lot of inconvenience and discomfort. The longer the course of hemorrhoids, the less likely it is that it can be treated with conservative methods, avoiding surgery.

The manifestation of this disease is usually marked by inflammatory processes in the anal canal, enlargement or even loss of nodes, etc. Hemorrhoids can periodically develop into an acute form, characterized by pain, bleeding during bowel movements, and swelling in the area of the nodes.

Features of the chronic course
First symptoms	Itching, burning, bleeding, mucus, aching pain.
Is it better to walk or lie down?	In acute cases, it is better to adhere to bed rest. During the initial course of the disease, it is recommended to move, avoiding sitting positions.
How to fall asleep quickly	Lubricate the affected area with anti-inflammatory cream or ointment, take a phlebotropic drug tablet, insert a rectal suppository and take a comfortable position.
If I have surgery, how long will I have to stay in the hospital?	After minimally invasive hemorrhoid removal, patients go home the same day. Surgical excision requires a hospital stay of up to 7-10 days.

During an exacerbation of the disease, it is very important that any physical activity be reduced to a minimum. When discomfort occurs, it is best to lie down until the pain subsides.

How to sleep properly with hemorrhoids

Of course, hemorrhoids are not a harmless disease.
This disease brings discomfort to a person in everyday life. It is often difficult for the patient to perform a bowel movement, stand on his feet for a long time, and even sit. If you have hemorrhoids, it is very important to sleep in the correct position. If you do not adhere to a number of rules, the likelihood of exacerbation of the disease increases. First of all, we must remember that it is preferable to sleep on your side. This is due to the fact that when lying on your back, the hemorrhoidal veins are compressed. As a result, blood circulation in the affected area is disrupted.

When choosing a pose, you must adhere to some rules:

Sleeping on your stomach is highly undesirable. In this position, intra-abdominal pressure increases, as a result of which hemorrhoids may enlarge or become swollen. Moreover, when lying on the stomach, the neck is in an unnatural position.
It is highly not recommended to bend your legs. This is due to the fact that the “embryo” position leads to increased pressure on the buttocks, lower back and hemorrhoidal veins. As a result, additional stress is created on the inflamed hemorrhoids.
You should not sleep on a very hard surface. The surface should have average hardness. A surface that is too soft, just like a surface that is too hard, negatively affects blood circulation in the area of inflamed hemorrhoids.

Contrary to all prejudices, the duration of sleep does not need to be changed. Hemorrhoids are not a reason to give up 7-9 hours of sleep.

What is better to lie down and sleep on if you have hemorrhoids?

The choice of mattress is no less important for hemorrhoids than the sleeping position, since a sleeping surface that is too soft or too hard can also lead to injury to the hemorrhoids.

The best option for a mattress for hemorrhoids is a hard orthopedic mattress made of natural filler. This mattress ensures normal breathing of the body.

An orthopedic pillow in the form of a large cushion, which I place under the side or leg, will help you get used to the new position and make sleep more comfortable, if the person with hemorrhoids has not slept on their side before.

Bed linen should be chosen only from natural fabric, since synthetic materials lead to increased sweating of the skin, including in the pelvic area. The same applies to sleepwear, which should be made of cotton fabric and loose-fitting so as not to hamper movement or put pressure on the anus area.

How to sit for people with hemorrhoids

Many people complain that I can’t sit normally with hemorrhoids. It happens that a person is unable to sit at all due to cutting pain in the anal area. What should be done in this case?

If the pain becomes unbearable, then it must be stopped with the help of specialized analgesics. Suppositories based on adrenaline or novocaine are ideal. Diclofenac and Baralgin are also suitable as analgesics.

What rules should people suffering from hemorrhoids follow when sitting? First, you should pay attention to the rigidity of the chair. It should be average. Sitting exclusively on a seat that is too soft or too hard is contraindicated for hemorrhoids.

Also, if you have this disease, you should not get carried away with heated chairs. It is better to sit on a regular chair, as high temperature can negatively affect blood circulation in the pelvis and increase capillary permeability.

It is also recommended to sit on armchairs and chairs that have a backrest. It will be possible to descend on it from time to time, as a result - the load on the inflamed hemorrhoids will be less. Particular attention should be paid to the height of the chair.

The height should be such that your feet stand firmly on the floor and are strictly perpendicular to the floor. If the height is suitable, then the load on the fulcrum (buttocks) will be less, which means that pain and discomfort in the anus will not bother the person.

It is also important to keep your posture straight. The back should be slightly arched. This position will relieve tension from the spine.

Walking and running with hemorrhoids

Walking is the most successful and suitable physical activity for almost every person. Everyone determines the required intensity of movement for themselves, and the body is not overloaded. Thanks to daily walking, metabolic processes are activated, weight is reduced, blood pressure is normalized, blood circulation and the condition of veins are improved, which is an excellent prevention and aid in the treatment of hemorrhoids.

Scientists have proven that a daily 30-minute walk helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases by almost 40%. Just 10-15 thousand steps a day will improve your health, help you lose weight and provide you with energy for the whole day.

An excellent preventive measure for hemorrhoids is walking with your knees raised high, as well as crosswise steps, during which it is recommended to strain your gluteal muscles well. Such simple daily training will help prevent blood from stagnating in the pelvis and will help strengthen the sphincter muscles. Thus, the inflammatory process gradually declines, and the risk of complications disappears.

Running is another assistant in the fight against hemorrhoids. It is especially effective in the early stages of the disease, and is also useful for those who are prone to the appearance of hemorrhoids.

Daily light jogging will strengthen the muscles of the abdominals, legs, buttocks and perineum, normalize blood circulation in the body, enrich it with oxygen, as a result of which the walls of blood vessels will become stronger. And most importantly, systematic running will help reduce the size of compactions and eliminate inflammation.

The connection between hemorrhoids and exercise

Is exercise harmful for hemorrhoids?
There is a popular belief that hemorrhoids are a contraindication to any type of physical activity. But this assumption is wrong. This confirms the fact that hemorrhoids anatomically most often develop due to weak elasticity of blood vessels and impaired blood flow in the pelvic area.

If you have hemorrhoids, it is possible, and even necessary, to engage in physical therapy and some sports. Yoga, swimming, walking and jogging have a good effect on blood circulation in the pelvic organs.

But we must remember that some sports are contraindicated. For hemorrhoids it is strictly prohibited:

Go horseback riding.
Ride a bike or exercise on an exercise bike.
Work with a heavy barbell, kettlebells, dumbbells.
Long jump or jump rope.
Do light and weightlifting.

What positions are recommended for hemorrhoids?

If you can’t lie down when hemorrhoids have worsened, you can choose a position while sitting so that the discomfort is minimal. There are several simple rules, following which, even with an exacerbation of the disease, you can attend work and not take sick leave.

You need to train yourself to sit up straight - your back should be at right angles to your buttocks, your legs should be straight and relaxed, your arms should rest freely on the armrests. This is not the most comfortable position, you need to get used to it, but the pain in the rectum will become much less;
You cannot sit for a long time; every 40-45 minutes you should get up and walk around, perform simple exercises - but only if your condition allows it. You need to walk, trying to raise your legs bent at the knees as high as possible and cross them - this stimulates blood circulation in the pelvic organs;
If you have to stay in one position for a long time, sitting or standing, it is recommended to do the following exercise: squeeze and unclench your buttocks, while pulling the anus into the rectum. The exercise can be done right at your workplace, while driving a car or in line at a supermarket. If you repeat it several times a day, you can strengthen the muscles of the sphincter and rectum and stop the progression of hemorrhoids;
When performing any exercises, you should definitely control your breathing - it should be uniform and deep. Under no circumstances should you hold your breath.

Some patients, knowing their diagnosis, try to spend as much time as possible in bed during treatment. But hemorrhoids are not a sore throat and the approach here is completely different. Bed rest is not necessary and even contraindicated, but supervised physical activity is indispensable. The video in this article will tell you exactly what not to do for hemorrhoids!

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Additional preventive measures for hemorrhoids

Exercising, sitting correctly and sleeping in safe positions is certainly not enough.
In order to avoid exacerbation of hemorrhoids, you should definitely eat a balanced diet. The diet should contain food of plant and animal origin, which contains large amounts of fiber, protein and complex carbohydrates. When hemorrhoids are inflamed, it is strictly forbidden to drink alcoholic beverages, strong coffee, black tea, energy drinks, and sweet carbonated drinks. You should also avoid eating foods high in saturated fats and simple carbohydrates. Spices and spicy foods are strictly prohibited.

For hemorrhoids, it is strongly recommended to use orthopedic pillows. They are helping:

Remove the load from the spine.
Reduce the load on the anus and hemorrhoidal veins.
Relieve stress from joints and ligaments.

A hemorrhoid pillow can be used for both therapeutic and preventive purposes. Usually the products are made in the shape of a donut. It is recommended to use pillows filled with latex.

You can also use dietary supplements for hemorrhoids for preventive and therapeutic purposes. Chinese anti-hemorrhoids patch Anti-Hemorrhoids, Zdorov cream-wax and Proctolex cream-ointment are quite effective. Dietary supplements have a characteristic advantage - they do not have a large number of contraindications. They are also much better tolerated by patients.

During exacerbation of hemorrhoids, sleep is often interrupted due to severe pain.

There is a technique that allows you to minimize the likelihood of acute negative processes while resting in a lying position. Its use gives good results regardless of the patient's age.

Other useful tips for patients with hemorrhoids

The correct sleeping position is, of course, good, but you still need to strictly follow all the treatment recommendations of the treating doctor. The following tips will also help you cope with the disease:

lead an active lifestyle;
Observe the rules of hygiene of the anorectal area. To do this, give up toilet paper, replacing it with warm water after each visit to the toilet;
After washing with warm water, lubricate the anus with sea buckthorn oil. This procedure will soften the skin and prevent anal tears;
eat right. Foods that cause flatulence, diarrhea and diarrhea are excluded from the menu of patients with hemorrhoids;
get rid of bad habits. First of all, you need to stop drinking alcohol and smoking;
drink enough clean water - at least 1.5 liters per day;
when sitting for a long time, do exercises every 2 hours;
use an orthopedic pillow for hemorrhoids if your work involves prolonged sitting.

We will be glad if our advice will help you recover faster. Leave your feedback in the comments under the topic about what position you sleep in and whether you managed to defeat hemorrhoids.

Relaxing while sitting, standing or lying down?

Hemorrhoids are a disease that affects both men and women of different ages. It is diagnosed with equal consistency in office workers and professional athletes.

It is present in 9 out of 10 women during pregnancy. Therefore, the question of how to sleep properly with hemorrhoids worries many.

Equally important is a properly developed schedule of rest and physical activity. Attention should be paid to the position in which the patient sits, how he walks and lies.

There are several rules that people suffering from this unpleasant disease must follow.

Usually people think little about how to sit correctly. The exception is those who suffer from exacerbation of hemorrhoids.

The following tips will help reduce pain:

A hard seat is preferable to a soft one. Pillows placed for comfort should be avoided.
A comfortable back allows you to relieve some of the load on the spine and relax the muscles.
If you experience severe pain, it is recommended to place very cool flat objects on the seat, for example, a heating pad with ice.
The height of the chair is selected in such a way that the feet of the person sitting on it rest completely on the floor surface.

If you have hemorrhoids, sitting constantly is not recommended.

Relaxing on the couch in front of the TV is how more than 80% of people over the age of 35 spend their free time. Many of those who suffer from hemorrhoids sincerely believe that it is better to lie down than to sit. In fact, it is necessary to use both positions interchangeably.

Lying down all the time is not recommended. Physical activity is a must. Their intensity is determined by the doctor individually.

When resting while lying down, you must adhere to the following rules:

If a person is resting lying down and not sleeping, after 40-45 minutes he should get up and walk. You need to sit for some time, 15-20 minutes. After this you can go back to bed.

Is it better to walk than to lie down?

Doctors recommend adhering to the following rule. It is better to walk and lie down slowly than to sit or stand for a long time.

Walking and light physical activity are recommended if the disease is not in the acute stage. Hemorrhoids usually appear due to poor diet and sedentary lifestyle. Therefore, you need to warm up and walk every day for at least half an hour.

It is not advisable to lie down constantly, even during an exacerbation. It is best to alternate a relaxed state with light exercise, leisurely walking or light gymnastics.

THERE ARE CONTRAINDICATIONS CONSULTATION WITH YOUR DOCTOR IS REQUIRED

Author of the article Alexey Alexandrovich Egorov, proctologist

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We sleep correctly

It is recommended to simply lie on your side if you have hemorrhoids, alternating between the right and left sides. During sleep, a person cannot control himself. Therefore, it is important to carefully adhere to the following recommendations.

It is strictly not recommended to sleep in the following body positions:

Lying on your back - when hemorrhoids prolapse, there is a high probability of their tearing.
On the stomach - blood flow into the abdominal cavity increases.
In the fetal position - increased load on the pelvic muscles. The consequence is blood flow to the hemorrhoids.

It is advisable to develop the habit of sleeping in the correct position as early as possible, that is, at the first signs of the development of hemorrhoids.

The best position is lying on your side. However, more than 50% of people do not find this position comfortable. They are used to sleeping on their back or stomach.

The benefits and harms of walking

You cannot be in a horizontal position all the time. Even if the patient cannot walk, he can perform feasible physical activity.

A sedentary lifestyle is one of the causes of hemorrhoidal disease. When a person already has the disease, sometimes walking with hemorrhoids causes acute pain. But at the same time, movement helps eliminate stagnation in the pelvis, improves blood circulation and blood outflow. Moderate physical activity allows you to adjust the metabolic process, strengthens the muscular system, and warms up the joints. When bleeding occurs and a hemorrhoid prolapses, walking and physical activity should be avoided.

Selecting a mattress

The recommendations of orthopedists and proctologists in this case are identical. Doctors believe that it is better to sleep on an orthopedic mattress, which ensures even distribution of the load on the spine and muscle tissue.

Not all residents of our country have the financial opportunity to purchase these products. In such a situation, you should give preference to a mattress with a medium or high level of hardness. You should definitely avoid feather beds and sleeping on a bed with an iron mesh.

The next nuance is the presence of bleeding. If you sleep in the same pastel with your loved one, this can lead to unpleasant, from a psychological point of view, situations.

If hemorrhoids worsen and cones fall out, it is advisable to sleep separately from your partner. This will reduce the likelihood of them causing unknowing physical harm. This especially applies to those people who sleep restlessly, swinging their limbs.

It is advisable to have several removable mattress covers so that you can quickly replace the one that is stained with blood.

What positions are recommended for hemorrhoids?

You need to train yourself to sit up straight - your back should be at right angles to your buttocks, your legs should be straight and relaxed, your arms should rest freely on the armrests. This is not the most comfortable position, you need to get used to it, but the pain in the rectum will become much less;
You cannot sit for a long time; every 40-45 minutes you should get up and walk around, perform simple exercises - but only if your condition allows it. You need to walk, trying to raise your legs bent at the knees as high as possible and cross them - this stimulates blood circulation in the pelvic organs;
If you have to stay in one position for a long time, sitting or standing, it is recommended to do the following exercise: squeeze and unclench your buttocks, while pulling the anus into the rectum. The exercise can be done right at your workplace, while driving a car or in line at a supermarket. If you repeat it several times a day, you can strengthen the muscles of the sphincter and rectum and stop the progression of hemorrhoids;
When performing any exercises, you should definitely control your breathing - it should be uniform and deep. Under no circumstances should you hold your breath.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=54DvIhzaJhI

Walking with hemorrhoids, depending on the condition of the patient and the affected area, can really help in treatment. However, some, due to discomfort and sharp pain, believe that walking will only worsen the situation. So let's look at whether walking is good for hemorrhoids.

The most obvious signs of this disease are: sharp pain in the anus, bleeding, prolapse of hemorrhoids.

Considering the increased discomfort and sharp pain, as well as the fact that a huge number of the population is susceptible to such a disease, a dilemma arises: is it better to walk or lie down for hemorrhoids?

Walking is good for hemorrhoids.

In order to understand whether it is possible to walk with hemorrhoids, let's understand the physiological process of moving the legs. While walking, a person's internal organs are slightly compressed, thereby increasing blood pressure. The work of the cardiovascular system is activated. Blood begins to move faster through the vessels, which prevents it from stagnating, so the risk of blood clots in the rectal vessels is minimal.

That is, walking while suffering from hemorrhoids is necessary, since during movement the muscles actively begin to work, the level of blood circulation increases, which helps cleanse the body of toxins. When a person is immobilized for a long time, blood accumulates in his rectal vessels, which increases the swelling of hemorrhoids. Pain and itching appears. A disease called hemorrhoids begins.

Therefore, when suffering from hemorrhoids, walking is a natural panacea.

Experts recommend starting to walk within 24 hours after hemorrhoid removal. In addition, to prevent the appearance of new blood stagnation nodes, it is necessary to walk up to fifteen thousand steps daily.

After all, in a bedridden person, hemorrhoids most often arise only because he does not walk. There is an accumulation of cavernous bodies in the mucous layer. And after 7–11 hours, the blood vessels swell and bumps appear, which will close the exit from the anus, that is, hemorrhoids will develop into the maximum possible forms.

But here a reasonable question arises. What to do if you have severe pain? After all, walking in such cases causes terrible discomfort, and the unpleasant sensations only intensify. What to do in this case? Is it better to walk or lie down for hemorrhoids? And is it necessary to walk with hemorrhoids? The answer is simple. If the disease occurs with noticeable or intolerable pain, you just need to reduce the intensity of walking. In any case, walking is a way to speed up your recovery. In this case, you can use pharmaceutical ointments or use suppositories, which will reduce pain and relieve the discomfort that occurs when walking with hemorrhoids.

Features of sleep during pregnancy

During this period, there is a serious increase in blood flow to the anus. The consequence of this is the development of hemorrhoids. Being in a risk zone is unpleasant, but this does not mean that after the birth of a child the development of the disease will intensify or it will disappear on its own.

Therefore, a gynecologist holds an explanatory conversation with every pregnant woman about how to sleep and lie down correctly. An important nuance - if the legs are swollen, it is necessary to raise not only them above the level of the bed, but also the pelvis.

At the first symptoms of hemorrhoids, you should contact a gynecologist or proctologist. The presence of exacerbation and prolapse of hemorrhoidal cones requires the appointment of adequate drug therapy. In difficult situations, the use of minimally invasive surgical methods is recommended.

Modern treatment methods make it possible to disarterize hemorrhoids in less than an hour. The need for minimally invasive treatment is determined in each situation individually.

In what cases is it better to lie down with hemorrhoids, and in what cases is it better to walk?

Often, in the presence of hemorrhoids, patients are prescribed bed rest. The less they move, the faster the recovery will come. However, strict restriction of movements is indicated only for those patients who have the following conditions:

Hemorrhoids in the acute phase.
Bowel prolapse.
Presence of bleeding.

Such states require complete rest. It is better for the patient to remain in bed, and if movement is necessary, choose a slow pace and correct body position.

Nuances of sleep in the hot season

The optimal temperature in the bedroom is 18 degrees Celsius. However, in the summer in some regions of our country the thermometer at night does not fall below 30. A radical solution to the problem is to install an air conditioner. Only this way out of the situation is not available to everyone.

Sleeping with acute hemorrhoids during the heat is a serious test; to reduce the likelihood of damage to hemorrhoids when they fall out, you must:

Sleep alone.
If you have pets, ensure that they are not in bed. Wool can trigger the onset of inflammatory processes.
Change bedding in a timely manner. The ideal option is daily.
Opt for underwear made from natural material, preferably without seams.

These simple tips will help you get more sleep.

Lifestyle changes for hemorrhoids play no less important role than taking medications or surgery. Experts recommend that patients exclude from their lives everything that increases pressure in the veins of the rectum or puts stress on the pelvic organs.

If you have hemorrhoids, it is extremely important to take a comfortable, and, most importantly, correct position during the procedure.

If you have hemorrhoids, it is extremely important to take a comfortable, and, most importantly, correct position during sleep, since during this period a person cannot control body movements, which often leads to injury to prolapsed hemorrhoidal cones.

Doctor's advice

Sleep is a physiological process, the course of which can be improved with the help of several medical tips:

Ensuring sufficient duration of rest - the optimal period of time is from 22.00 pm to 6.00 am (8 hours).
Ventilate the room before going to bed to provide sufficient oxygen.
Refusal of soft feather beds, it is better to use hard orthopedic mattresses.
It is advisable to sleep alone in the optimal position (on your side).
The last meal should be no later than 4 hours before the night's rest, and it is important to avoid fatty and fried foods.
Before going to bed (preferably all the time), you should wear underwear made of cotton fabric, which allows the skin to breathe.

How are hemorrhoids treated?

Experts prefer an integrated approach to the fight against hemorrhoids, since this is the only way to eliminate the unpleasant symptoms of the disease and stop its progression.

Patients are prescribed phlebotonics - drugs that increase the tone of the venous vessels and resume the normal outflow of blood from the hemorrhoidal veins. By normalizing blood circulation, the symptoms of hemorrhoids are eliminated.

Various suppositories, ointments, creams and gels for hemorrhoids are also prescribed, which instantly relieve pain, itching and burning in the anus, relieve inflammation, prevent complications of the disease, heal anal tears and speed up recovery. Read more in the article.

Surgical treatment is resorted to in case of ineffectiveness of conservative methods. Surgeries on hemorrhoids can be minimally invasive or radical.

There are also contraindications for hemorrhoids, that is, what you should not do, drink or eat. For example, active physical activity increases the pressure in the hemorrhoidal veins. Therefore, patients are advised to avoid running, cycling, weightlifting, etc.

In parallel with treatment recommendations, proctologists give advice to patients on how to walk, how to sit correctly, whether it is possible to play sports, work, and also how to sleep with hemorrhoids.

Ignoring the doctor’s prescriptions can lead to an exacerbation of hemorrhoidal disease, progression of its course and the occurrence of complications.

An incorrectly chosen position during sleep can lead to anal tears, hemorrhoidal bleeding, bacterial complications and other painful manifestations of hemorrhoids.

When is the best time to lie down for hemorrhoids?

Motor activity directly depends on the stage of development of the pathological process. Cases of restriction of physical activity:

Exacerbation of the pathological process.
Prolapse of inflamed hemorrhoids from the lumen of the rectum.
Development of bleeding from hemorrhoidal veins.

Hemorrhoidal veins
If a patient has developed a similar condition, it is strictly forbidden to run or move quickly. It is recommended to avoid heavy lifting and heavy physical work. You can walk little by little, at a slow pace. Sports activities will have to be postponed. Cycling, horseback riding, and rowing are strictly contraindicated during exacerbation of hemorrhoids. It is not recommended to overexert yourself on exercise machines or with a barbell - it provokes a deterioration in the condition.

In case of exacerbation or bleeding, try to lie down and relax more. It will speed up recovery, subject to unquestioning adherence to treatment prescriptions.

How to sleep properly if you suffer from hemorrhoids?

The correct posture during sleep can not only reduce the load on hemorrhoidal veins, but also speed up recovery.

People with hemorrhoids are not recommended to sleep on their back, especially in the later stages of the disease. After all, in the initial stages of the disease, patients rarely notice their problem, so they sleep as they please.

With hemorrhoids, there are the following prohibitions during sleep:

do not sleep in the fetal position and do not bend your lower limbs under you, as this creates an increased load on the muscular system of the pelvis and back, and, accordingly, blood circulation in the rectum is activated, which negatively affects hemorrhoids;
do not sleep on your back to avoid damaging inflamed external hemorrhoids or prolapsed internal hemorrhoidal veins;
do not sleep on your stomach, as this increases blood pressure in the veins of the pelvis.

It is better to sleep on your side if you have hemorrhoids. This position has a good effect on the rectal venous plexus and does not cause stagnation in the pelvic organs.

You should also pay attention to sleepwear; it should be comfortable and loose, so as not to squeeze the anus, and always made of natural fabric.

What is better during an exacerbation: lying down or walking?

Irritation of nerve endings leads to increased pain. To remove or reduce the negative factor and discomfort, you need to walk correctly, following the following recommendations:

keep your back straight and relaxed;
pull your stomach in a little;
relax your buttocks as much as possible;
walking movements should be leisurely and smooth;
follow the gait of the models, that is, raise your legs higher and cross them.

Such walking at a leisurely pace and over short distances can reduce congestion and improve blood flow in the pelvic organs, relieve swelling, and reduce discomfort in the perineal area.

Benefits of walking

Physical activity for hemorrhoids is a prerequisite for recovery or remission for a long time.

Daily Walking:

allows you to stimulate metabolism;
increases the body's defenses;
helps improve the condition of the vessels of the venous plexus of the rectum, preventing congestion in the organs;
helps reduce body weight;
reduces pressure on the abdominal organs.

Walking at the right pace for 30-60 minutes has a beneficial effect not only on the rectum, but also on the joints, which will maintain their mobility for a long time.

Recommendations for the patient depend on the course of the disease. If the process is in remission, then an active lifestyle with walks and race walking is indicated. Uncomplicated forms of hemorrhoids with minor pain and small nodes require active movements, while the person can sit on an orthopedic pillow.

In case of severe exacerbation of the disease, the decision on the choice of regimen is made by a specialist. He will give recommendations on full or partial stay in bed with elements of active movements.

In this regard, the question arises: is it better to walk or lie down with hemorrhoids? After all, as you know, low physical activity is one of the causes of hemorrhoids. At the same time, sometimes hemorrhoids begin to develop due to heavy physical exertion.

Solving such a problem and finding a middle ground can be difficult, however, there are still methods.

Mostly, patients diagnosed with hemorrhoids cannot sit normally, since sitting increases pressure on the rectum and hemorrhoids.

However, while walking, pain also appears quite acutely, and therefore the patient must constantly choose the least painful position for himself.

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In order to reduce discomfort and pain, you need to follow some recommendations:

While walking, you need to keep your back straight. Slouching and poor posture only increase the load on the pelvic area.
It is necessary to relax the gluteal muscles and try not to strain the perineum
All movements should be smooth and unhurried. You can allow yourself short, measured walks, but the main thing is not to overexert yourself, so as not to provoke increased inflammation.
When walking, it is not recommended to lift heavy objects and not to carry heavy bags or backpacks.

Physical activity during the treatment of hemorrhoids helps eliminate congestion in the pelvic organs and improve blood circulation, as well as blood outflow. In addition, light loads can improve metabolism in the body and strengthen muscles and stretch joints. However, you need to walk carefully, without straining the body.

On the one hand, the lying position is the most convenient for hemorrhoids, since this is how it is possible to get rid of painful sensations in the pelvis and anus. However, in the lying position, the load on the intestines and pelvic organs, including the blood vessels, increases, which provokes the greatest accumulation of blood in the hemorrhoids.

When treating hemorrhoids, doctors recommend lying down only at night during sleep. In addition, it is advisable to use medicinal suppositories at night, which will eliminate the inflammatory process.

The most suitable sleeping position is considered to be lying on your side. It is advisable to periodically alternate between the left and right sides while sleeping so that the blood does not stagnate.

It is not recommended to sleep on your back, since in this position the blood rushes to the venous dilations of the rectal vessels, and the pressure on this area increases.

It should be understood that proper walking and sleeping position are only related factors. The main treatment for hemorrhoids consists of taking medications and following a special diet. Only an integrated approach to treatment produces truly tangible results.

Should you sleep alone if you have hemorrhoids?

Hemorrhoids occur with symptoms that can make the patient blush. After all, who would be pleased to know that a husband or wife saw blood stains on the bed that appeared due to hemorrhoidal bleeding.

Therefore, you need to discuss the possible options with your significant other in advance: sleeping together or separately. If together, then the spouse should not pay attention to obvious signs of hemorrhoids, so as not to embarrass you.

As a result, we can say that the course of hemorrhoids depends not only on whether you carefully adhere to treatment recommendations, eat right (read more here), and do gymnastics, but also on the position in which you sleep.

Specializes in the surgical treatment of inguinal hernias, umbilical hernias, postoperative hernias and hernias of the white line of the abdomen, removal of benign tumors, treatment of varicose veins with sclerotherapy and foam sclerotherapy.

Well, the sleeping position on the side, especially on the right, is generally considered optimal. You just need to accustom yourself to this. Then it won’t be convenient to sleep any other way.

Comfortable poses for hemorrhoids for a restful sleep

An alternative to dangerous, uncomfortable poses is comfortable ones. Obviously, this is sleeping on your side. Indeed, in this position, the internal organs are maximally relieved of unusual stress, everything is distributed evenly, since the muscles relax and the blood inside the vessels flows freely, without putting pressure on problem areas. But there are exceptions to any rule, everything is individual, and everyone knows their most comfortable sleeping position. The main thing is not to overload the main vessels, do not squeeze them.

By the way, fresh air in the bedroom, comfortable temperature, and comfortable pajamas are no less important.