Why do hemorrhoids appear? How to prevent hemorrhoids?

With the changes in modern lifestyle and eating habits, the incidence of hemorrhoids is increasing among office workers, drivers, students and other sedentary groups. So what are the types of hemorrhoids? How to prevent hemorrhoids?

Hemorrhoids can be divided into internal hemorrhoids, external hemorrhoids, and mixed hemorrhoids from an anatomical perspective, and the symptoms of each type are also unique;

Internal hemorrhoids:

Internal hemorrhoids are invisible to the naked eye in the early stages, with bleeding and prolapse being the main symptoms, but not painful.

external hemorrhoids:

There are congested venous clusters under the skin of the anus, and the main symptoms are foreign body sensation, itching, and pain.

Mixed hemorrhoids:

The tortuous venous masses of internal and external hemorrhoids are interconnected, and they may have common symptoms of internal and external hemorrhoids.

Warm reminder: The blood in the stool caused by hemorrhoids is usually bright red. If the blood in the stool is not bright red, you need to be alert to other digestive system diseases.

Prevention and treatment based on the cause

Avoid prolonged sitting

People who sit for long periods of time, such as drivers and office workers, are prone to hemorrhoids. From the perspective of the causes of hemorrhoids: long-term sitting still, local pressure around the anus, no relaxation, poor blood return and congestion in the hemorrhoidal mucosa, the long-term effect can easily lead to congestion, hypertrophy and displacement of the hemorrhoidal mucosa (anal cushions), which then leads to hemorrhoid disease.

Therefore, people who sit for long periods of time must remember to change their sitting posture more often and increase activities such as standing and walking. But some people complain that the work intensity is high and the nature of the work makes it impossible to leave the seat. What should they do if they always have hemorrhoids?

If you really can't get up and move around regularly, how can you prevent or improve hemorrhoids? Here are two suggestions: pelvic floor exercises and sitting on a hard stool.

Kegel exercises

Kegel exercises are a very good auxiliary treatment for internal hemorrhoids. The principle is that by making the muscles and soft tissues around the anus contract and relax, the blood circulation around the anal sphincter can be improved, the function of the anal sphincter and the disease resistance of the anus and rectum can be enhanced. So there is no need to complain about getting hemorrhoids from sitting on a stool. Sitting on a stool can also be a "exercise" and prevent and treat diseases.

Look straight ahead, relax your whole body, and while inhaling, use your mind to lift up your anus, including the perineum, with the anus tightly closed. Use a little force to contract your lower abdomen and belly upward at the same time; pause, relax, and exhale slowly. When exhaling, slowly relax your abdomen and anus. Keep your pelvic floor muscles contracted for five seconds, then slowly relax, and after five to ten seconds, repeat the contraction. Anal levator exercise therapy is not suitable for patients with internal hemorrhoids such as local anal infection, acute inflammation of hemorrhoids, and perianal abscess.

Sit on a hard stool

Our pelvis has two large fulcrums called ischial tuberosities, which are natural structures that support the human body. When sitting on a hard or sturdy seat, the blood circulation around the anus is relatively smooth because the buttocks are supported by two ischial tuberosities. However, when sitting on a soft chair, the weight of the upper body is evenly distributed on the buttocks, the pressure around the anus is high, and the blood circulation is poor, which promotes the occurrence and aggravation of hemorrhoids. It is also recommended to have a good sitting posture: keep your back straight and avoid leaning forward too much and putting pressure on your abdomen.

When people sit in a too soft seat or a soft sofa for a long time, the body sinks into the sofa, and the blood circulation in the lower abdomen will be hindered, which may induce or aggravate hemorrhoids. Friends who have to sit for a long time or have hemorrhoids should try to sit on hard benches or chairs in their lives. However, pelvic floor exercises and sitting on a hard stool are auxiliary treatments for the prevention and treatment of hemorrhoids. They do not mean that they can replace other medical treatments. Therefore, if you get the disease, you should go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment in time.