According to various estimates, more than 11 million people work in offices.To a greater or lesser extent, they lead that very inactive lifestyle, the dangers of which doctors never tire of reminding.And the more time a person spends at an office desk, the higher the risk to his health.At the same time, his career can go uphill.But what is the meaning of career success if work not only consumes time and energy, but also health?Doctors are already talking about real office syndrome - a whole complex of painful conditions from which most "office dwellers" suffer.And one of the main positions in this list is occupied by the most intimate office disease - hemorrhoids.
1. Hemorrhoids: causes
One of the most "popular" proctological diseases is hemorrhoids, the causes of which can be divided into two main groups:
- A person's predisposition to this disease: family history of hemorrhoids;connective tissue weakness caused by other diseases;bowel movements caused by certain diseases or conditions (eg pregnancy);obesity.
- The so-called external risk factors: sedentary lifestyle or mostly standing;certain sexual practices;acute lack of physical activity or, conversely, excessive stress for which the body is not physically ready.
2. Hemorrhoids in men - "boss disease"
You can complain to colleagues about your back pain, gastritis, or a "playing" heart, you can dream out loud about going to the gym, complain about being overweight, but few people are ready to discuss the problem of hemorrhoids in a smoking room.
Most often, men who suffer from this disease (4 times more often than the fairer sex!) between the ages of 30 and 50 years.
The intimacy of the affected area is often very different from the superior status.It is not surprising that hemorrhoids in men are often called "boss disease."
The causes of hemorrhoids in men include not only the behavior of management personnel.In our time of increasing popularity of a healthy lifestyle, middle-aged men often go to the gym to get in excellent physical shape, but they start exercising at their own peril and risk.Most beginners who want to gain beautiful muscles are not in a hurry to contact a trainer - they are confident that they themselves will be able to understand the nuances of training.In practice, this results in incorrect implementation.And as a result of excessive tension, an unprepared person may experience hemorrhoids, especially if he has a tendency to this disease.
It should be said about another "male" risk factor: alcohol.Frequent consumption of alcohol leads to dilation of blood vessels, which increases blood flow to hemorrhoids.In addition, alcohol consumption leads to dehydration, which can cause constipation.Poisoning with alcohol breakdown products in the body, fatty, salty and fried snacks trigger an inflammatory process in the mucous membrane.All these together increase the likelihood of developing hemorrhoids in men.
Finally, prostate disease (prostatitis, prostate adenoma) also increases the risk of hemorrhoids in men.
3. Causes of diseases in women: hemorrhoids during pregnancy and other conditions
Women have their own increased risk factors for developing hemorrhoids, and they are linked to several natural conditions of their bodies.Hemorrhoids during pregnancy are one of the most common complications of childbirth.Doctors talk about 80% of pregnant women who are diagnosed with hemorrhoids when visiting the antenatal clinic.This is facilitated by the physiology of a woman.
Women have other causes of hemorrhoids, which are more common for them than the stronger sex:
- Constipation caused by unhealthy diet and pathology related to the gastrointestinal tract.
- Diseases of "female" organs, for example, hemorrhoids, can be a complication of inflammation of the appendages.
- Anal sex, which often leads to injury to the mucous membrane and the formation of hemorrhoids.
- Too many periods can trigger excessive blood flow to the pelvic organs and, as a result, hemorrhoids even in young girls.
4. Form of the disease: external and internal hemorrhoids
Doctors distinguish two types of diseases: external and internal hemorrhoids, the treatment of which will have certain differences:
- In the first case, the development of hemorrhoids develops, which is formed directly in the anus from the lower plexus of the rectal veins.At the same time, there is pain in the anus, and bleeding rarely occurs.Basically, hemorrhoids are located outside the rectum, so they come into contact with underwear, which can cause inflammation and even the development of malignant tumors.External hemorrhoids occur in only 10% of cases.
- In the second case, the enlarged node remains in the submucosal layer of the intestine.In the early stages of the disease they are not visible.As the disease progresses, nodes begin to fall off course.Up to a certain level they can still be corrected, but at a later stage this requires surgery.This condition usually involves blood in the stool.Treatment of internal hemorrhoids is more difficult than external hemorrhoids.
Although everyone suffers from hemorrhoids, there are gender-related features in the development of this disease, its treatment and prevention.Let's look at the signs of hemorrhoids in women.
5. Hemorrhoids: symptoms in men and women
You should go to the doctor when the first suspicious symptoms appear (stage I of the disease), which include:
- itching, fullness, discomfort in the anus;
- feeling wet around the anus, the appearance of discharge on underwear;
- pain when visiting the toilet and bleeding immediately after defecation (blood stains on the toilet paper or drops of blood).
If prolapsed hemorrhoids appear and spontaneously "return", then this is stage II of the disease.Stage III is said when the node no longer disappears on its own, but it can still be set "manually".Finally, stage IV may require surgery.
Symptoms of hemorrhoids in men may have certain characteristics.In representatives of the stronger sex, the disease often develops in an acute form against the background of various pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract.Often the acute form of this disease is the result of thrombosis of the hemorrhoidal nodes.Usually, a person experiences acute pain, which worsens when straining, coughing, laughing, and also when moving.In the stool you can see red, which is unchanged blood.Symptoms of hemorrhoids in women are stronger before the start of menstruation, and after it is over they weaken.This is often a reason to postpone a visit to the doctor, even if the problem does not go away, the woman's symptoms remain, and the disease continues to develop.
6. How to treat hemorrhoids: general principles
Hemorrhoids is a disease in the treatment of which half of the success is the result of changing the patient's lifestyle.This disease can only be treated comprehensively.You can't survive on just pills, or just ointments, or just going to the gym.What are the main things you should pay attention to?
Food
Alcohol, spicy and too salty, fried foods contribute to increased hemorrhoidal bleeding.Therefore, all of the above must be completely excluded from the menu.Lack of fiber in the diet causes constipation, which worsens the disease.That is, the choice of hemorrhoids patients is salad, fruits and other dishes that are high in fiber.
Movement
A sedentary lifestyle is one of the main risk factors for developing this disease.This means that the cure for hemorrhoids is walking or jogging, a visit to the gym, swimming pool (except for strength training and cycling).During the day, you need to get up every half hour and walk for 5-10 minutes - around the office, along the corridor, along the office stairs.
Cleanliness
If we talk about the acute form of hemorrhoids, you need to take a cold shower at least 2-3 times a day.After defecating, you need to wash yourself.If for some reason this cannot be done, you need to use a wet wipe.
7. How to choose a hemorrhoid medicine with a high level of effectiveness?
The question "How to treat hemorrhoids in women?"This question is often asked by expectant mothers who face this problem during pregnancy, as well as by women who lead an inactive lifestyle, are overweight and avoid physical activity.However, if such a question arises, it means that the situation is beyond the control of the patient himself, and he needs the help of a doctor.
First of all, you should not self-medicate.How to treat hemorrhoids in women will be advised by specialists experienced in the nuances of treating this pathology in the fair sex with their many risk factors.Treatment of internal hemorrhoids, as well as external, is often "complicated" in men.In their minds, the signs of hemorrhoids in men are not a disease that you can easily talk to a stranger.As a result, a person's life turns into torture, and the disease becomes chronic.Today, in most cases, it is not necessary to go to the hospital to treat hemorrhoids.The doctor will tell you in detail how to treat hemorrhoids at home in women and men.
Medicines for hemorrhoids must meet several key parameters:
- Ease of use.Patients who go to work or other public places must be able to adhere to the medication regimen.If in one case (pills for hemorrhoids) a glass of water is enough, then in another (suppositories and ointments) you need a toilet and time.
- Optimal security profile to use.The stronger the active ingredient, the higher the risk of side effects.When choosing therapy, doctors try to maintain a balance between the effectiveness and safety of treatment.
- Helps relieve symptoms in a short time.Hemorrhoids are a painful disease.Patients most often turn to doctors when they can no longer cope with the problem themselves, and they no longer have the strength to bear the suffering.Therefore, drugs that help relieve symptoms in a short time are very relevant.
8. Medicines for hemorrhoids with local and systemic action
Among the various drugs for hemorrhoids, local and systemic drugs are distinguished.
Systemic drugs include venotonic drugs;for hemorrhoids, laxatives, painkillers, injections of hemostatic agents (to stop bleeding) and anticoagulants that reduce the threat of blood clotting in hemorrhoids can also be used.
Local (topical) medications include various ointments or suppositories.The list of local drugs for the treatment of hemorrhoids includes ointments that can relieve vascular spasms, reduce pain and inflammation, for example: preparations with sodium heparin, ointments with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, with glucocorticoids, etc.Suppositories for hemorrhoids are also often used.
Often, combined drug therapy is prescribed, combining local and systemic drugs.
9. Pills for piles
Hemorrhoid tablets are one of the most convenient dosage forms.It is easier for patients to control the treatment process, they do not experience pain and inconvenience when taking medication, they do not need to retire for therapy, and finally, tablets have a systemic effect on the body.
They can be used in the early stages of the disease, and in stages 3-4 - before surgery to remove nodes and in the postoperative period.Often, taking tablets is combined with local use of ointments or suppositories.
10. Prevention of hemorrhoids
When we talk about hemorrhoid prevention, we mainly mean an active lifestyle.Swimming, running, gym - any type of physical activity is useful to reduce the risk of recurrence of the disease.Even if you have a sedentary job, you should get up and walk for 5-10 minutes once an hour.
Diet is just as important as physical activity in preventing hemorrhoids.The intestines must work - strongly and actively.To do this, it needs dietary fibers of plant origin, namely fruits and vegetables.It is important to understand that we are not talking about juice, but about fruits and vegetables.But it is better to control dairy products and flour and avoid excess of them on the menu.It is also necessary to reduce the amount of alcohol used, hot and spicy food in the diet.Probiotics have a beneficial effect on the function of the gastrointestinal tract.
It is also recommended to observe the so-called defecation hygiene.This term refers to adherence to a bowel movement regimen.To clean the skin after completing the process, it is better to use a bidet, a toilet shower or a wet wipe.Dry toilet paper is not always of good quality and can cause skin irritation.
Therefore, talking about the prevention of hemorrhoids, we come to the triad "movement - hygiene - nutrition", which we have talked about in the context of effective comprehensive treatment of hemorrhoids.And it is not surprising, because the health of our body rests on these "three pillars".And the best remedy for hemorrhoids in this context is a healthy lifestyle, scheduled visits to the doctor and compliance with all his recommendations.