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hemroids
ok so im 15/f/usa
i got a hemroid today...very painful let me tell you, especially when i sit down, like as im typing this actually. I ate more than i usually do yesterday, but not that much that I thought would give me a 20-30min. stomachache, where i was in the bathroom the whole time..then i realized i had pushed too hard and got a hemroid. I've been losing weight and haven't been eating as much as i used too. I'm just wondering maybe that my body has tunred a new leaf, like it just can't take tons of junk food anymore, ive changed it. And my mom bought me some hemroid cream, so I hope it goes away...soon. I dont even know if i can ride my horse tomorrow. Does anyone have any suggestions to get rid of it faster or to make it feel better?
Thanks.
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A hemorrhoid is like a very irritated bit of vein from your rectum. It can be very painful and can be caused by many things (pregnancy, heavy lifting, constipation). Roughly, 50% of Americans will suffer from having a hemorrhoid in their lifetime so it really isn't as gross or embarrassing as you first thought.
Up your fiber intake. You can buy products such as Benefiber, Metamucil, and ColonPure (from GNC) to help you get more fiber if you're not getting enough from fruits, vegetables, and grains.
Do NOT take laxatives for this though as diarrhea can upset the hemorrhoid further.
Make sure to drink your 8 glasses of water a day to keep hydrated.
Do not push as hard when you go to the bathroom. Pushing hard from constipation and lack of fiber is one of the main causes.
Try not to "hold it in" any longer than absolutely necessary. Go when your body says to.
Soak in a tub of warm water for about 10 - 15 minutes each day.
Many websites have suggested wiping after you poo with flushable wipes. There are many different kinds like the Kleenex Cottonelle, Charmin Fresh Mates, and Equate brand from Wal-Mart. These websites say it helps to keep the area clean and soothes it a bit.
Here is a little more information about hemorrhoids and it also has some tips to help relieve the pain (if you are experiencing any) in the meantime:
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There are creams (such as Preparation H) and wipes (such as Tucks Medicated Pads) you can buy for such a thing but personally I'd go see a doctor before doing anything like that just for confirmation. Most hemorrhoids go away in a few days so it's probably best you get checked out by a professional.
If left untreated, hemorrhoids may sometimes develop into a serious and dangerous condition that requires surgery for treatment. An internal hemorrhoid can become prolapsed where the inflamed vein extends outside of the anus. Usually this vein can be gently pushed back up inside the anus but there is the possibility that it will become further swollen and become entrapped. Once the vein is entrapped, the blood supply may get cut off and the vein will die, often becoming infected. Once infection sets in, it is possible that it will spread through out the entire body and cause dangerous illness.
Please try to see your doctor if possible to make sure everything is alright with you. It's better to be safe and well-informed about your body than to go down the road and find out it's progressed to something major.
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Hemorrhoids can happen for many reasons. Pushing too hard, especially when constipated can cause them.
Use the cream your mom got, then try some stool softener (NOT laxatives). Now, this won't make them go away, but will soften your poo so hemorrhoids won't inflame every time you go to help them heal faster.
Metamucil works good, and your body doesn't become dependent on it over time as it can with laxatives.
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