Proctologists recommend what not to do if you have inflammation of hemorrhoids and what to exclude from your diet

The development of proctological diseases always leads to disastrous consequences. How to prevent complications and what are the contraindications for hemorrhoids?

Inflammation of hemorrhoids is an unpleasant disease that significantly impairs the quality of life. Itching, pain, constant burning in the anal area are a small part of the problems that worry people. To prevent the development of pathology, it is necessary to follow basic prevention methods and follow the recommendations of doctors.

What is contraindicated

Hemorrhoids impose various restrictions on daily life. If you let the disease take its course, it will soon become unbearable to sit, lie, or stand. Any movement will cause pain. But even during treatment, it is important to limit yourself so as not to aggravate the disease.

Since the occurrence of hemorrhoids is associated with stagnation of blood in the pelvis due to blockage of blood vessels, anything that increases blood pressure and the risk of vascular rupture is contraindicated.

At the first symptoms of the disease it is not recommended to:

1. take hot baths and steam in a bathhouse or sauna;
2. sitting on hard, cold or too soft surfaces for long periods of time;
3. hypothermia, catching a cold;
4. spend the whole day on your feet, avoid prolonged sitting positions;
5. cycling, horse riding;
6. wear tight underwear made of synthetic materials;
7. engage in mountain climbing, take long walks;
8. actively engage in sports, lift weights.
9. Drink alcohol;
10. eat hot, salty, spicy, fried foods, fast food;
11. use medications not prescribed by your doctor.

Failure to comply with these contraindications always entails a complication of the disease. And then only surgery will save you!

How to run correctly with hemorrhoids

However, it is worth noting here: you also cannot overdo it. Don't confuse disease prevention and treatment. If you have been diagnosed with hemorrhoids of the second or higher degree, and especially if the disease has sharply worsened, you should not run on a treadmill, but urgently go to the doctor, otherwise an already deplorable situation can be further aggravated if, for example, bleeding begins.

Pain, burning and itching with hemorrhoidal veins are especially severe in a sitting position, but patients also experience discomfort when walking. You can reduce the unpleasant symptoms of the disease if you know how to lie or walk correctly with hemorrhoids.

Pain, burning and itching with hemorrhoidal veins are especially severe in a sitting position, but patients also experience discomfort when walking.

Causes of the disease

The main cause of the disease is blockage of blood vessels near the rectum. Moreover, the onset of the disease is easy to miss! Its first symptoms are similar to insufficient hygiene of the anus or the appearance of an infection in the human body.

During an exacerbation, a lump forms in the rectum near the anus. This often creates discomfort during bowel movements. It is even possible that scarlet blood with clots may appear on toilet paper. If hemorrhoids are not treated at this stage, the lump will move down and come out. The node will be located near the anus and will create pain when moving. It will disturb you when sitting, playing sports, or doing everyday activities.

Then the stage of tissue death with clogged vessels begins. This is an extremely painful process, which in turn can lead to infection of healthy tissues and infection in the blood. At this point, drug therapy will not help; surgical intervention is required.

How to sit correctly with hemorrhoids

People of working age are forced, due to their chosen profession, to spend many hours a day at the computer or driving a car.

It is important to learn how to sit correctly when you have hemorrhoids

In an acute condition, it is important to remember the following conditions:

1. It is recommended to walk and sit less. In an acute condition, short walks lead to the development of massive bleeding.
2. In acute conditions, it is allowed to sit on hard surfaces - metal or wooden chairs. It is not recommended to sit in soft chairs with cushions.
3. The height of the chair is significant. When positioned correctly, the legs bend at the knees at a right angle. The foot should be on the floor surface.
4. The back of the chair is flat. Sitting, the back is unloaded. Will reduce the load on the rectum, reduce pain and swelling.
5. If pain occurs, place an ice pack or a cold object under the perineum. Will relieve pain and discomfort.

Fight constipation

Promotes the appearance of hemorrhoidal cones and constant straining during bowel movements. Therefore, constipation is one of the most important contraindications for hemorrhoids.

Severe constipation can cause hemorrhoids to prolapse

They must be avoided at all costs! They will increase pain and contribute to the further development of hemorrhoidal pathology.

You can prevent constipation by using the following measures:

• Adjust your diet. Eat fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs, cereals;
• Maintain drinking regime;
• Avoid strengthening foods. Avoid rice, baked goods, spicy and salty foods;
• Give preference to foods with a laxative effect. For example, dried fruit compote, prunes, fermented milk products;
• If necessary, you need to use glycerin suppositories or microenemas before going to the toilet.

Is it possible to drink alcohol during exacerbation of hemorrhoids?

The occurrence and development of hemorrhoids is directly related to the condition of the blood vessels. If their walls are toned, then the risk of inflammation in the hemorrhoids is minimized.

Vitamin C supports vascular health if there is enough of it in the body. It is often called an antioxidant because it destroys toxins.

Physical activity restrictions

The risk group includes people whose work involves prolonged sitting or standing in one place, as well as those leading a sedentary lifestyle.

For such people, the rule should be periodic warm-up or a short walk, which improves blood circulation in the pelvic organs. Swimming or water aerobics and yoga are great for this purpose. Acceptable physical activities for hemorrhoids include running, gymnastics, tennis, skiing and skating, and race walking.

The risk group for developing hemorrhoids includes people whose work involves prolonged sitting, as well as those leading a sedentary lifestyle.

People with a predisposition to the formation of hemorrhoids and external fissures are not recommended to engage in weightlifting, bodybuilding, cycling and motorsports, rowing, and horse riding.

Constant hygiene

It is important to maintain personal hygiene, especially during the initial stage of proctological disease. During this period, performing hygiene procedures can be extremely painful. You need to give up hard toilet paper. It is better to wash yourself with slightly warm water after each bowel movement.

If this is not possible, you should use wet wipes. Ideally free of fragrances, preservatives and dyes. Optimally, a disposable non-woven towel moistened with clean water. This way you will be able to remove any remaining particles of feces from the skin without rubbing it.

Advice from proctologists

What do doctors advise you to do at the first signs of illness? The main advice from all specialists is not to delay diagnosis. Even if the symptoms are due to other causes, the diagnosis must be made by a doctor. But, unfortunately, patients come to the doctor when hemorrhoidal disease is no longer the only disease in such a delicate place.

The doctor will select the necessary treatment, help you adjust your diet and tell you about preventive measures. As a rule, treatment is prescribed locally. Depending on the severity of the disease, this may be a combination of vasoconstrictor rectal suppositories and creams with antipruritic and analgesic effects.

The proctologist will choose the best individual treatment regimen.

Along with drug therapy, you can use some folk remedies. Just before using them you should always consult your doctor! Some types of natural ingredients used in traditional medicine may be incompatible with the components of prescribed medications.

Hemorrhoids can be treated not only with suppositories. Hirudotherapy gives good results. It also needs to be carried out under the supervision of an experienced specialist.

Recommendations of a proctologist to prevent the occurrence of the disease:

• Don't sit on the toilet for too long;
• do not endure the urge to go to the toilet for too long;
• Lead a moderately active lifestyle and give up bad habits;
• give up toilet paper;
• maintain daily hygiene;
• avoid constipation;
• take courses of medications to strengthen veins and blood vessels;
• do not delay in seeing a doctor.

These simple rules will help, if not completely get rid of hemorrhoids, then they will help avoid complications. Compliance with contraindications protects against the use of surgical treatment.

THERE ARE CONTRAINDICATIONS CONSULTATION WITH YOUR DOCTOR IS REQUIRED

Author of the article Alexey Alexandrovich Egorov, proctologist

• sanchous1979

  It is clear that contraindications for men are smoking and heavy lifting. What to do if you sit behind the wheel all day on a flight? Stopping and moving is understandable. But what to do when you drive for three hours? You must always arrive on time.

• Oleg

  In sports, besides lifting weights, are there any other prohibitions? Can you play football, for example?

• Irina Anatolyevna

  Oleg, during periods of exacerbation of hemorrhoids, sports are completely contraindicated. We need peace! After the course of therapy, only heavy and strength sports and equestrian sports are prohibited. Game football, basketball, why not? To prevent disease, swimming is very useful.

• Vitaly

  Hello, tell me you have scheduled a colonoscopy. Problems with the intestines plus the nodes became inflamed. Is hemorrhoids a contraindication for colonoscopy?

• Irina Anatolyevna

  Vitaly, it depends on the condition and course of the disease. Most often it is allowed. The study is not carried out in the case of: acute thrombosis of nodes, bleeding, body temperature, hernia and low blood pressure.

• Marina

  Hello, I am undergoing a course of conservative treatment. Diagnosis of stage 2 hemorrhoids. It is now necessary to undergo planned orthopedic foot surgery. Is illness a prohibition for performing surgery for hallux valgus?

• Svetlana Ivanovna

  Marina, no, you can’t do that.

• Gulnara

  Hello, is it possible to apply anti-inflammatory ointments or gels to the nodes during pregnancy?

• Svetlana Ivanovna

  Gulnara, no precise studies have been carried out on problems with the fetus. No real negative effects have been identified for many medications. But there are a number of drugs that have a bad effect on the body during pregnancy. Consult your gynecologist.

• Katyusha

  I was prescribed to take hormonal and contraceptive medications (OK), but I did not complete the course of treatment for hemorrhoids. Ointments, suppositories, tablets - I still use everything. Is there a ban on combining drugs?

• Svetlana Ivanovna

  Katyusha, in principle it’s possible! Taking phlebotropic drugs for hemorrhoids and taking OCs are not contraindicated. There are no side effects in such cases. But I don’t know your medical history, consult your proctologist.

• Valentina

  Tell me, you treated hemorrhoids a month ago. Can I have some shashlik meat and wine on my birthday? Or is it better not to take risks?

• Svetlana Ivanovna

  Valentina, everything is possible in moderation! Reviewing the disease can only lead to abuse.

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Sauna or steam bath for illness

Visiting a sauna or steam bath with hemorrhoids can cause negative consequences:

• high temperature in the steam room can provoke increased heartbeat and blood flow to hemorrhoids, which leads to their enlargement and exacerbation of the disease;
• temperature changes when dousing with cold water worsen the condition of damaged blood vessels, causing them to rupture and bleed;
• the removal of large amounts of fluid from the body can lead to thickening of the blood and the formation of blood clots in the vessels of the rectum.

All these factors lead to worsening and prolongation of hemorrhoids.