Read this article to learn how to control or get rid of your hemorrhoids.
If you or a loved one is suffering from hemorrhoids, I don’t need to tell you how uncomfortable the whole experience can be. Hemorrhoids are swollen arteries in and around the rectum that can cause severe burning, itching or sometimes bleeding. If there are any signs of blood in your bowel movements you should always see a doctor.
This hemorrhoid information page is written entirely by a person who has suffered from hemorrhoids for ten years before finally realizing the secrets to living with this very common ailment.
What about all the creams, ointments and medications for hemorrhoids? All of these have one thing in common. They are attempting to temporarily relieve the pain and discomfort associated with swollen hemorrhoids. And we all know how slimy these ointments feel after application! In my opinion, once you have gotten to the point where you have to start spreading beeswax on your butt to stop the burning, it is too late! You have swollen your hemorrhoids to a point where you are in serious pain. That’s right. YOU are in control of how often you have to suffer from hemorrhoids. In the following paragraphs I will explain how you can control your hemorrhoids through diet and habit to reduce your discomfort dramatically.
Don’t aggravate or swell your hemorrhoids. Constipation is one of the leading causes of swollen hemorrhoids. If you suffer from just two days of constipation, your hemorrhoids can remain swollen and painful for days. That’s of course when everybody starts applying the lovely creams and ointments in a desperate attempt to get some relief. Another cause of swollen hemorrhoids is pushing too hard during a bowel movement. They say that you should never push hard during a bowel movement, but that makes it almost impossible to deal with constipation. What’s the answer? Avoid constipation in the first place and you will reduce your hemorrhoid flareups dramatically!
I’m not a doctor. I’m not a nutritionist. I’m just a guy who has figured out what to eat and what NOT to eat in order to avoid those itching monsters.
Here is my secret. Avoid eating large quantities of foods like pizza, bread, candy and processed foods. Let me repeat… eating a lot of bread or pizza or products made from flour without drinking enough fluids will give you a case of hemorrhoids you won’t soon forget. Chocolate is another enemy. If you love it, eat very small amounts.
The single most effective change you can make in your diet is to drink more water! I don’t like the bland taste of water so I started drinking Gatorade. Drink water or Gatorade and drink plenty of it. I guarantee your hemorrhoids will almost entirely disappear. It sounds simple but I will repeat it once more so it sinks in. DRINK MORE WATER or Gatorade – at least 4 large glasses per day.
Doctors treat the symptoms of hemorrhoids. This article is designed to help you avoid the problem in the first place. Then you won’t need the doctor, embarrassing appointments and all the ointments!
Foods and drinks to avoid:
Foods and drinks to enjoy:
Avoid any products that are sealed in jars of vinegar. Pickle juice is mostly vinegar. Also avoid spicy foods which will cause that familiar itching and burning sensation in already inflamed hemorrhoids. Over indulging in white win or champagne can also cause itching and burning.
The secret is really moderation. After I started drinking more liquids, I noticed that weeks had gone by without suffering from hemorrhoids. I decided to treat myself to a hearty meal of my favorite pizza and guess what? No hemorrhoids the next day! Apparently my body was hydrated enough that it was able to deal with the pizza (dough, bread, flour…. hemorrhoid starters!) So, I thought I was cured forever. I started eating pizza and bread every day and not drinking as much water and of course you know what happened. I was suffering from hemorrhoids in a matter of days after going back to my old habits.
The secret my friends is moderation. Drink plenty of water or Gatorade every day. Eat more fruits and vegetables and your hemorrhoids will almost entirely disappear.
Things you should not do if you are suffering from hemorrhoids:
DO’s:
Follow these simple steps and I guarantee you will reduce your hemorrhoid suffering dramatically. If you have any suggestions or advice that you would like to see added to this page, please let me know. I hope I can help others avoid unnecessary pain, embarrassment and suffering.
