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Hemorrhoids are happy when you’re sitting on them. In fact, while you’re sitting around on your butt, your hemorrhoids are thriving. Do yourself a favor and stay active during periods of hemorrhoid inflammation. Take a brisk walk or even a refreshing swim, but try to avoid heavy lifting or any activity that will put additional pressure on your anal region. You should also beware of any exercises that result in heavy sweating, which can lead to pain and irritation. After setting yourself up with an appropriate herbal remedy, it’s time to figure out what contributed to your hemorrhoids in the first place. Some of the most common causes of hemorrhoids include low-fiber diets that place an unnecessary strain on your hemorrhoid veins; obesity and a sedentary lifestyle, contributing to intra-abdominal pressure; pregnancy, causing pressures in the rectal canal and anal region; and constipation and diarrhea, leading to constant straining. Knowing what got you into this mess will be essential in getting you on the road to recovery.
Now that you’ve started treatment with a remedy like Venapro or Hemrid and have determined what might have led to your hemorrhoids, you can begin to treat them. If you started off with a low-fiber diet you should consider eating more fruits and vegetables. The fiber in these foods will move through your digestive system relatively untouched by the enzymes that break down everything else. The resulting product will be a healthy and easy-to-pass stool. ||P Regardless of how much fiber you’ve been eating (and especially if you already eat a lot of fiber), make sure you drink plenty of water every day. You might not realize it, but this part of treating your hemorrhoids is very important. Think of it this way: dehydration means hard, dry stool, which is exactly what the hemorrhoids want. Don’t give them what they want!
Finally, always keep the area clean, cool, and dry. Gently wash the affected area after bowel movements, pat dry, and then dust with cornstarch powder or baby powder. Once the area is clean and powdered, apply Prep-H, aloe gel, or vitamin E ointment to the area. Following these steps will stop fecal matter and fluids from causing further irritation or infection. Not to mention you’ll be a lot more comfortable.
You now have all the knowledge necessary to treat the symptoms of your hemorrhoids, prevent them from returning, and get on with your hemorrhoid-free life. Congratulations!
Some of many sites we research information for MyHemorrhoids.org content can be found at:
AOL.com Video - How to Deal with Pregnancy Hemorrhoids
AOL.com Video - Hemorrhoids Treatments
Hemorrhoids: MedlinePlus Mobile Medical Encyclopedia

