Bleeding Hemorrhoids Tips and Advice
For the relief of the pain and discomfort associated with internal and external bleeding hemorrhoids, many doctors recommend a combined treatment of nonprescription creams, non-aspirin containing over the counter medications and daily sitz baths taken as many as several times per day.
Along with these treatments, it is important that patients make changes to their diet and to their lifestyle as well. While not always, but most often, bleeding hemorrhoids are the result of constipation from poor diet. Eating high fiber foods and drinking plenty of water helps to add bulk and wetness to the stool. This encourages regular bowel movements that don’t require straining to pass. One tip to help in the prevention of hemorrhoids is to not sit too long on the toilet. Sitting, reading a magazine and straining are prime reasons that hemorrhoids develop. If stool is not passing after a few minutes then it’s best to try again later. Get up, move around, drink some water and give it some time. It’s not good to force a bowel movement.
If constipation is an ongoing problem, talk to your doctor who can recommend solutions that will help make passing stool easier. Also, getting some exercise, even just walking, at least three to four times weekly is recommended. Many pregnant women also end up with bleeding hemorrhoids due to the extra stress on the body. If you are pregnant, please check with your doctor for advice on what actions to take to ease discomfort, swelling, itching and pain.
Before treating bleeding hemorrhoids at home, all patients should be sure to check with their doctor, especially if they are over the age of 50 or are pregnant. It is important that the source of the bleeding is identified and is diagnosed before treatment is given. Rectal bleeding can be a sign of a very serious condition and should not go unchecked. If you are certain the rectal bleeding is from hemorrhoids, then at home treatment can be attempted for about one week. If the symptoms do not show signs of improvement, please discuss this with your physician before continuing at home bleeding hemorrhoids treatment.
Many people suffer from bleeding hemorrhoids even though it is usually a preventable condition. Eating right, exercising and drinking enough water can help to prevent the reoccurrence and subsequent pain and discomfort of hemorrhoids.