Prevention is always better than cure,all of us agree to this.Although hemorrhoids can be cured with simple home remedies,but there is nothing like if they are prevented.This article briefly discusses certain precautions that could provide pain relief in hemorrhoids as well as prevent it.

The consistancy of stools is of utmost importance.The motions should be soft,easy to expel and smooth.This reduces the possibility of fissures that could occur during the process.One must empty the bowels as soon as the urge occurs.

Simple things which could be incorporated in our daily routine,help to prevent hemorrhoids as well as provide pain relief in this condition.Fluid intake should be optimum.Daily fibre intake in the diet should also be regular.Fibres and roughage are present in abundance in fresh fruits and vegetables.Certain exercises and improvement of postures also help.

Menstruation is the time which should be taken care of well in advance, by women who experience difficulty in motions.It is advisable that they start taking dietery fibres and fluids in ample amounts a couple of days in advance.This does act as a good pain relief technique in hemorrhoids.

Sometimes intestines emit certain fluids that are high in acidic levels.This causes irritation and burning in the fissures.Burning sensation could be quite severe in certain cases.Cool washes with mild or medicated soap could give a soothing relief.

Fibre and roughage intake cannot be neglected and is of high value in food.This is because fibre cannot get completely absorbed in our body.Hence it acts like a natural cleanser of the intestine and assists in quicker bowel movements.Diet rich in fibre could include fresh leafy vegetables,fruits,whole cereals,wholemeal breads etc.

Generally the diet does not include the recommended daily fibre intake i.e.20 to 25 grams.Hence a small change in the eating pattern could itself help a lot in prevention of hemorrhoids.Sometimes physicians also suggest a stool softner or an added stool supplement like psyllium or methyl cellulose(citrucel).

Inspite of all these prevention measures,if you do get Hemorrhoids some hemorrhoids home treatments could provide effective pain relief.

Originally posted 2009-09-15 18:24:47. Republished by Blog Post Promoter