According to various estimates, more than 11 million people work in offices.To a greater or lesser extent, they lead a very sedentary lifestyle, the dangers of which doctors never tire of reminding.And the more time a person spends at an office desk, the greater the risk to their health.At the same time, your career can take off.But what does career success mean if work consumes not only time and energy, but also health?Doctors are already talking about the real office syndrome - a whole complex of painful conditions that most "office dwellers" suffer from.And one of the main positions on this list is occupied by the most intimate office disease - hemorrhoids.
1. Artery: causes
One of the more "popular" proctological diseases is hemorrhoids, the causes of which can be divided into two main groups:
- The person is prone to this disease: hemorrhoids that have occurred in the family;connective tissue weakness caused by other diseases;defecation caused by diseases or certain conditions (e.g. pregnancy);obesity.
- So-called external risk factors: sedentary or predominantly standing lifestyle;certain sexual practices;acute lack of physical activity or, on the contrary, excessive stress for which the body is not physically ready.
2. Varicose veins in men - "the disease of the bosses"
You can complain about a colleague's back pain, gastritis, "playing" with your heart, you can dream out loud about going to the gym, complaining about being overweight, but few people are ready to discuss the problems of hemorrhoids in the smoking room.
Most often, men suffer from this disease (4 times more often than the fairer sex!) between the ages of 30 and 50.
The intimacy of the affected area is often in stark contrast to the superior condition.It's no surprise that hemorrhoids in men are often called "the boss's disease."
The causes of male infertility do not only involve the behavior of leaders.In an era of increasingly popular healthy lifestyles, middle-aged men often hit the gym to get in great physical shape, but they begin to exercise at their own peril and risk.Most beginners who want to get beautiful muscles are in no hurry to contact the trainer - they are confident that they will be able to understand the nuances of the exercises themselves.In practice, this results in faulty execution.As a result of excessive exertion, even an unprepared person can develop hemorrhoids, especially if he is prone to this disease.
One more "male" risk factor should be mentioned: alcohol.Regular consumption of alcohol leads to dilation of the blood vessels, which increases the blood flow to the hemorrhoids.Also, drinking alcohol leads to dehydration, which can lead to constipation.Poisoning with the decomposition products of alcohol in the body, fatty, salty and fried snacks trigger inflammatory processes in the mucous membrane.All of this together increases the likelihood of developing hemorrhoids in men.
Finally, prostate diseases (prostatitis, prostate adenoma) also increase the risk of developing hemorrhoids in men.
3. Causes of the disease in women: hemorrhoids during pregnancy and other conditions
Women have their own increased risk factors for developing hemorrhoids, and these are related to certain natural states of their bodies.Hemorrhoids during pregnancy are one of the most common complications of childbearing.Doctors talk about 80% of pregnant women who are diagnosed with hemorrhoids during a visit to an antenatal clinic.This is facilitated by the woman's physiology.
There are other causes of hemorrhoids in women, which are more common in them than in the stronger sex:
- Constipation caused by unhealthy diet and related pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Diseases of the "female" organs, such as hemorrhoids, can be complications of inflammation of the appendages.
- Anal sex, which often leads to damage to the mucous membrane and the formation of hemorrhoids.
- Too many periods can cause excessive blood flow to the pelvic organs, and as a result, even young girls can develop hemorrhoids.
4. Forms of the disease: external and internal hemorrhoids
Doctors distinguish between two types of diseases: external and internal hemorrhoids, the treatment of which has certain differences:
- In the first case, an enlarged hemorrhoid develops, which is formed directly at the anus from the lower plexus of rectal veins.At the same time, there is pain in the anus, and bleeding is rare.Hemorrhoids are essentially located outside the rectum, so they come into contact with underwear, which can lead to inflammation and even the development of malignant tumors.External hemorrhoids only occur in 10% of cases.
- In the second case, the enlarged nodes remain in the submucosal layer of the intestine.They are not visible in the initial stages of the disease.As the disease progresses, the nodes begin to fall out of the passage.They can still be corrected up to a certain point, but in the later stages it requires surgery.This condition is usually associated with blood in the stool.Internal hemorrhoids are more difficult to treat than external hemorrhoids.
Although everyone suffers from hemorrhoids, there are gender characteristics in the development, treatment and prevention of this disease.Let's look at the symptoms of hemorrhoids in women.
5. Coronary artery: symptoms in men and women
You should consult a doctor when the first suspicious symptoms appear (stage I of the disease), which are as follows:
- itching, fullness, discomfort in the anus;
- feeling of wetness around the anus, discharge on underwear;
- pain when going to the toilet and bleeding immediately after defecation (blood on the toilet paper or drops of blood).
If the prolapsed hemorrhoid appears and spontaneously "goes back", then this is already stage II of the disease.Allegedly the III.stage is when the nodes no longer disappear by themselves, but can still be set "manually".Finally, IV.section may require surgery.
Hemorrhoid symptoms 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 the disease is the result of thrombosis of the hemorrhoid node.Usually, a person suffers from acute pain, which intensifies during exertion, coughing, laughing, and even movement.Red, i.e. unchanged, blood can be seen in the stool.In women, the signs of hemorrhoids intensify before the onset of menstruation and weaken after it ends.This is often a reason to postpone seeing a doctor, although the problem does not go away, women's symptoms persist and the disease continues to progress.
6. Treatment of hemorrhoids: general principles
Hemorrhoids are a disease in which half of the success in treatment is changing the patient's lifestyle.This disease can only be treated comprehensively.You can't get by with just pills, or just ointments, or just going to the gym.What are the key points to pay attention to?
Food
Alcohol, spicy and too salty, fried foods contribute to increased hemorrhoidal bleeding.Therefore, all of the above should be completely excluded from the menu.Lack of fiber in the diet causes constipation, which aggravates the disease.In other words, the choice of the patient with hemorrhoids is salads, fruits and other foods rich in fiber.
Move
A sedentary lifestyle is one of the main risk factors for the development of the disease.This means that the cure for hemorrhoids is regular walking or jogging, going to the gym, swimming pool (except strength training and cycling).During the day, you have to get up every hour and a half and walk for 5-10 minutes - in the office, in the corridor, on the office stairs.
Hygiene
If we are talking about the acute form of hemorrhoids, you should take a cool shower at least 2-3 times a day.After defecation, you must wash yourself.If for some reason this is not possible, you should use a damp cloth.
7. How to choose a highly effective hemorrhoid treatment?
The question: "How do we treat hemorrhoids in women?"This question is especially often asked by expectant mothers who face this problem during pregnancy, as well as women who lead a sedentary lifestyle, are overweight and avoid physical activity.However, if such a question arises, it means that the situation is already out of the patient's control and he needs the help of a doctor.
First of all, you should not self-medicate.Treatment of hemorrhoids in women is advised by a specialist who is well versed in the nuances of treatment of pathology in the fair sex, along with a number of risk factors.Treatment of internal hemorrhoids as well as external hemorrhoids is often "complicated" in men.In their minds, the signs of hemorrhoids in men are not a disease that you can easily talk about with a stranger.As a result, a person's life becomes a 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 for women and men.
A hemorrhoid medication must meet several key parameters:
- Ease of use.A patient going to work or another public place must follow the medication regimen.If in one case (pills against golden veins) a glass of water is enough, in the other (suppositories and ointments) you need a toilet and time.
- Optimal security profile for use.The stronger the active ingredient, the greater the risk of side effects.When choosing a therapy, the doctor tries to maintain a balance between the effectiveness and safety of the treatment.
- Help relieve symptoms in a short time.Hemorrhoids are a painful disease.Patients most often turn to a doctor when they can no longer cope with the problem on their own and no longer have the strength to bear the suffering.Therefore, medicines that help relieve symptoms in a short period of time are particularly important.
8. Medicines with local and systemic effects against golden veins
Among the various remedies for the treatment of hemorrhoids, a distinction is made between local and systemic drugs.
Systemic drugs include venotonic drugs;laxatives, pain relievers, injections of hemostatic agents (to stop bleeding) and anticoagulants can also be used to treat hemorrhoids, which reduce the risk of blood clots in the hemorrhoids.
Topical (local) remedies include various ointments or suppositories.The list of local remedies for the treatment of hemorrhoids includes ointments that relieve vascular spasm, reduce pain and inflammation, for example: preparations containing sodium heparin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, glucocorticoids and others.Hemorrhoid suppositories are also often used.
Most often, combined drug therapy is prescribed, which combines local and systemic drugs.
9. Pills against golden veins
Hemorrhoid tablets are one of the most convenient dosage forms.Patients can more easily control the treatment process, they do not experience pain and discomfort when taking medication, they do not have to withdraw for therapy, and finally, the tablets have a systemic effect on the body.
They can be used in the initial stage of the disease and in stages 3-4 - before surgery to remove nodes and in the postoperative period.Most often, taking tablets is combined with the local use of ointments or suppositories.
10. Prevention of varicose veins
When we talk about the prevention of hemorrhoids, we primarily mean an active lifestyle.Swimming pool, running, gym - any type of physical activity is useful to reduce the risk of relapse 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 bowels need to work – vigorously and actively.For this you need fiber - dietary fiber of plant origin, i.e. fruits and vegetables.It is important to understand that we are not talking about juice, but whole fruits and vegetables.But it is better to control dairy and flour products and avoid excessive amounts in the menu.It is also necessary to reduce the amount of consumed alcohol, hot and spicy foods in the diet.Probiotics have a good effect on the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.
It is also recommended to observe the so-called defecation hygiene.This term refers to adherence to the bowel movement system.To clean the skin after the procedure, it is better to use a bidet, toilet shower or wet wipes.Dry toilet paper is not always of good quality and can cause skin irritation.
So, talking about the prevention of hemorrhoids, we have reached the "exercise - hygiene - nutrition" tripartite, which we have already talked about in the context of the comprehensive effective treatment of hemorrhoids.And this is not surprising, since the health of our body rests on these "three pillars".And in this context, the best cure for hemorrhoids is a healthy lifestyle, scheduled visits to the doctor and compliance with all his recommendations.