At some point of their lives, almost half of the US adult population will develop hemorrhoids. These painful, burning, itchy vein inflammations around the lower rectal regions can be one of the most embarrassing and frustrating health problems to have. Rather than hoping for a hemorrhoid cure, most sufferers only hope for hemorrhoid relief. Preventing hemorrhoids is the best "hemorrhoid cure" of all. There are many things you can do to prevent hemorrhoids. First, who is at risk for getting hemorrhoids? Obese males over 50 years of age with sedentary occupations are the most likely group to get hemorrhoids. If you spend a lot of time standing or lifting heavy objects you're at risk. And conversely, so are people who sit most of the day. Truck drivers are particularly at risk for getting hemorrhoids since they do a lot of sitting and have to lift heavy objects. Pregnancy is a high risk condition for hemorrhoids, but hemorrhoids often subside after the pregnancy is over. Sometimes Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) can lead to hemorrhoids. People with IBS alternate between being constipated and having too loose stools. Since this syndrome is ongoing, years of straining to go to the bathroom while constipated can make people with IBS prone to hemorrhoids. Anyone with chronic constipation will be more likely to get hemorrhoids, too. Regardless of your risk profile, why not take preventative steps to have a healtier lifestyle that can reduce your risk for getting hemorrhoids. Your diet should include lots of fresh fruit and vegetables and whole grains such as oatmeal, brown rice, and whole grain breads. Nutritionists and doctors all agree that a fiber rich diet can help prevent or heal hemorrhoids. Fiber adds bulk making bowel movements softer and easier to pass. Straining can lead to enlarged blood vessels which in turn lead to hemorrhoids. If you try a fiber supplement, proceed slowly. Fiber supplements can help some people, but cause gas, bloating, and constipation in others. Exercise is very important in preventing hemorrhoids, especially if you are overweight. Being overweight strains blood vessels causing them to be become enlarged, resulting in hemorrhoids. Incorporating physical activity into your daily schedule will significantly reduce your likelihood of getting hemorrhoids. Here is an unusual hemorrhoid remedy. There is an exercise, called Kegels, that can help prevent or heal hemorrhoids by increasing the blood flow to anal region thus improving blood circulation. To do Kegels, contract your anal muscle and hold for the count of three. Slowly release and relax. Repeat. You can do these anytime and anywhere you want. This is an inconspicuous way to bring blood flow to that area when you stuck sitting in traffic or at your desk.
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