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Title: antibiotic/anesthetic/steroid-rectal suppositories
Category: Medications
Created: 3/2/2005
Last Editorial Review: 3/2/2005 Share Your Opinion. (0 posts)
Eight Tips That Will Help You Avoid Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids are one of the most widespread complaints of mankind. Almost all men and women suffer from hemorrhoids at some time in their lives. They can take place at any age, but the possibility of getting hemorrhoids increases drastically after age thirty.
According to a study, 50% of people older than 50 have experienced hemorrhoids at least once in their lives.
You can avoid hemorrhoids by following the following eight tips. However, you should remember that there is no guarantee they won't develop at some stage.
1. Increase the fiber in your diet. Great sources of fiber are grains, cereals, legumes, lentils, nuts, seeds, fruits and vegetables. Be careful; add fiber to your diet slowly.
2. Avoid straining when defecating. You should also avoid long sessions sitting on the toilet. Forget about reading on the toilet.
3. Drink lots of water to keep the bowels loose. Increased water consumption helps to bulk up and soften stools, making them easier to pass.
4. Avoid long sitting, get up and move regularly. If your work requires you to sit or stand for a prolonged period, take regular stretching breaks that change your position. When relaxing, lie on your side while watching television or reading.
5. Exercise every day. It can be as simple as a walk around the block. Exercise for about thirty minutes on a daily basis.
6. Avoid constipation and diarrhea. Increase water consumption, add fiber to your diet, eat regular meals, exercise daily, do not ignore the urge to go to the bathroom and reduce stress.
7. Avoid sudden heavy lifting. The sudden increase of pressure on the blood vessels can cause the veins in the rectal area to stretch and swell.
8. Keep the anal area clean. Try to remember that the goal is not to wipe the anal area clean but rather, to wash it clean.
Article Source: Health Guidance
Alex Fir
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Title: Health Tip: Prevent Hemorrhoids
Category: Health News
Created: 5/9/2006 1:58:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/9/2006 1:57:31 AM sweet clover (Melilotus officinalis)-oral
Title: sweet clover (Melilotus officinalis)-oral
Category: Medications
Created: 3/2/2005
Last Editorial Review: 3/2/2005 Best Home Remedies for Hemorrhoid Relief
by Tom Sample
Ideally, you should avoid getting hemorrhoids. If you're already a sufferer, there are a few things you can do at home to make them better. Sometimes, taking care of the root cause tends to slowly make the hemorrhoids shrink and go away. However, once you have the tendency to develop hemorrhoids, it is better to be aware and take the necessary precautions to ensure it does not recur.
Both internal and external hemorrhoids respond to home treatments. Do remember to make sure that while you resort to these, also take into account that if you suffer from constipation, you need to address that issue as well. Increase the fiber content in your diet and remember to drink your 8 glasses of water a day. Go for a long walk everyday and make sure your diet includes vegetables, especially a lot of greens and fruits - remember, whole fruits, not just the juice. Do not lift heavy things as this just worsens the condition.
Relief comes with a warm hip bath, recommended often if the discomfort is a lot. Known as the sitz bath, it involves sitting in warm water to get your bowels moving. This is also soothing after you've had a bowel movement and the area is painful. After your bowel movement is done, do not wipe too hard as this might bring on the bleeding or increase it. Preferably, wash with water and gently dab with tissue. If you do not use water, wet some tissue with a gentle liquid cleanser and wipe or better still, use baby wipes. Don't use harsh cleansers or soaps.
If the itching and pain are bad, use ice to cool and contract the swelling. Sit in your warm hip bath for around 15 minutes each time and apply napkins soaked in hot water to the area if that gives you relief. Take a non-prescription pain reliever to tide you through the day rather than suffer in silence (not aspirin or NSAIDs as they make the bleeding worse). Apply a hemorrhoid cream to the affected area. Your pharmacist should be able to recommend a non-prescription one. Wear cotton underclothes which are comfortable, not tight, and try and lie down often if you can. Being on your feet for a long time can aggravate the condition. It helps to sleep on your stomach, elevating your rear with the help of a pillow placed under your abdomen. If you are pregnant, do take the pressure off your feet and lie on your side. The one comforting thought is that once the baby comes, most often, hemorrhoids shrink back to their normal size. So it is only a temporary phase when it occurs during pregnancy.
Sometimes, hemorrhoids need to be treated at the doctor's clinic in order to bring relief. Nonsurgical procedures involve rubber band ligation where they are literally tied off with rubber bands, injection sclerotherapy where chemicals are injected right into the hemorrhoids, coagulation therapy, where the tissue surrounding them is scarred and hemorrhoidectomy where they are surgically removed. What treatment you resort to will depend on the severity of your problem. Bioflavonoid As A Cure For Hemorrhoids
by Linda Williams
Hemorrhoids are an often-embarrassing condition that can be difficult enough to talk about, much less to treat successfully. Fortunately. Although there is no definitive cure, there are more available treatment options for individuals afflicted with the often painful condition. Some of the most promising treatments are much more natural and less harsh than conventional treatments. One of the more popular natural treatment options for hemorrhoids includes the use of bioflavonoids, since they can provide relief with little or no side effects.
You may have learned about bioflavanoids at your local health food or nutrition store. These plant compounds have recently earned a very positive reputation. Bioflavonoids refer to the natural pigments found in vegetables and fruits. Researchers have identified hundreds of different bioflavonoids, with a great number of these coming from citrus fruits. Although they have gained a good reputation for purportedly promoting good health, there still is not enough conclusive research. Some people call bioflavonoids vitamin P, but many researchers and scientists object to this label. They argue that there is not yet enough scientific research to support calling bioflavonoids an essential part of a healthy human diet.
Because of their purported health benefits, many researchers have begun championing the consumption of bioflavonoids. Promoting clotting action, preventing free radical damage, as well as potential cancer-fighting properties are several of the healing benefits to which they have been inconclusively linked. Bioflavonoids may prove particularly helpful for patients who suffer from hemorrhoids because studies of bioflavonoids have indicated that they are able to maintain and heal capillaries, the tiny blood vessels that transfer nutrients, oxygen, hormones, and antibodies from the bloodstream to the body's organs. Hemorrhoids occur when there is an inflammation of some of the body's capillaries. Thus, it might follow that ingesting enough bioflavonoids can help your body counteract the hemorrhoid-inducing inflammation.
Some researchers and nutrition scientists have recommend the use of bioflavonoids as a hemorrhoid-treatment method. In order to integrate bioflavonoids into your diet, try supplementing your diet with lots bioflavonoid-rich food, especially fruits and vegetables. Foods high in bioflavonoids include citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, and grapefruits. Also high in bioflavonoid content are apricots, cantaloupes, black currants, grapes, blackberries, and cherries. Vegetables rich in bioflavanoids include broccoli and green leafy vegetables. Additionally, rutin is a popular bioflavonoid found in some wheat and plant products. Bioflavonoid supplements can also be purchased at your local natural health food store.
Bioflavonoids have been reported to be most successful for individuals who suffer from mild to moderate hemorrhoids. There are studies that claim that they can be remarkably effective in reducing common hemorrhoid symptoms. Through the steady ingestion of bioflavanoids, pain, discharge, and anal discomfort caused by hemorrhoids can be eliminated.
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Linda Williams contributes to several web magazines, on health and fitness and wellness and health issues. http://nedod.com/ Share Your Opinion. (0 posts)
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