- Sitting for long periods and leading a sedentary lifestyle:
Obesity can aggravate your problem. If you have a desk job and spend most of your free time watching TV or surfing the internet, you’re setting yourself up for chronic constipation and increased toilet strain. Prevent sitting in one location for too long to avoid putting greater pressure on the veins of the blood vessels around your anal area. For your health, make an effort to walk more and engage in cardiac workouts. To gain some relief, go for a brisk walk or jog for at least 30 minutes per day.
- Lifting very heavy objects daily:
It is a fantastic move if you have started working out at the gym. However, please don’t overdo it with weight lifting and stay away from heavy lifting. You’ll increase the pressure on your clot(s) or external hemorrhoids. Until your symptoms start to fade, moderate exercise is the way to go.
- Ignoring symptoms of constipation or diarrhea:
Constipation is well known for causing the creation of additional external hemorrhoids, also known as skin tags. Diarrhea, on the other hand, might aggravate your piles and make the symptoms worse. Make a food diary if you’ve been having trouble passing bowel movements or having loose motions. Examine your diet carefully to determine what is causing your constipation or diarrhea, and then remove those foods from your diet. Consult your physician if diarrhea persists.
- Overusing laxatives:
To gain some relief from the symptoms of piles, your doctor will prescribe stool softeners and laxatives. These tablets or syrups are usually only meant to be taken for one week. Do not overuse these laxatives and make it a habit to take them daily.
- Using your nails or scratching:
For those with piles or hemorrhoids, anal itching is a constant concern. Avoid scratching your anal area as much as possible because it will just make things worse. The last thing you want is to have is a burning sensation all day. To relieve itching, ask your doctor to prescribe topical ointments or gels.
- Drinking too much coffee:
Coffee can dehydrate you and irritate the lining of your stomach. Caffeine is also known to be a main cause of constipation, so reduce your caffeine intake significantly.
- Sitting on hard or rough surfaces for too long:
You should try to avoid putting any pressure on your anal area as much as possible. Avoid sitting for lengthy periods on the floor, and if your office chair isn’t comfortable enough, keep a little pillow on hand to sit on.
- Not answering nature’s call on time:
When your body tells you that you need to go to the bathroom, stop what you’re doing and empty your bowels. Controlling your impulse to defecate would increase the pressure on your anal veins. Make a schedule for going to the bathroom based on your bowel motions and stick to it.
- Not answering nature’s call on time:
When your body tells you that you need to go to the bathroom, stop what you’re doing and empty your bowels. Controlling your impulse to defecate would increase the pressure on your anal veins. Make a schedule for going to the bathroom based on your bowel motions and stick to it.
- Wrong eating habits:
It has also been observed that people who consume food containing less fiber, irregular meals or heavy meals, and have less water intake can lead to irregular bowel habits or constipation. So it’s extremely important to work on such habits.
In some cases, despite undergoing the traditional medical treatment for piles or even anal fissures, the symptoms can persist. If you have made adequate lifestyle and diet changes, but you still notice blood in your stools along with symptoms such as excessive pain, swelling, and itching, it is time to consult a general surgeon. Don’t be embarrassed by your condition and seek the treatment required instead of suffering in silence.
