According to various estimates, more than 11 million people work in offices.To a greater or lesser extent, they lead that very sedentary lifestyle, the dangers of which doctors never tire of reminding.And the more time a person spends in front of an office desk, the greater the risks to their health.At the same time, your career may go uphill.But what do professional successes mean if work not only consumes time and energy, but also health?Doctors are already talking about the real office syndrome - a whole complex of painful conditions that most "office inhabitants" suffer from.And one of the main positions in this list is occupied by the most intimate disease of the office: hemorrhoids.
1. Hemorrhoids: causes
One of the most "popular" proctological diseases is hemorrhoids, the causes of which can be divided into two main groups:
- The person's propensity for this disease: family history of hemorrhoids;connective tissue weakness caused by other diseases;bowel movements caused by illness or certain conditions (for example, pregnancy);obesity.
- The so-called external risk factors: sedentary or predominantly standing lifestyle;certain sexual practices;acute lack of physical activity or, conversely, excessive stress for which the body is not physically prepared.
2. Hemorrhoids in men: "the bosses' disease"
You can complain to a colleague about 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 hemorrhoid problems in the smoking room.
Most often, it is men who suffer from this disease (four times more than the fair sex!) between the ages of 30 and 50.
The intimacy of the affected area often contrasts sharply with the higher status.It is not surprising that hemorrhoids in men are often called "the bosses' disease."
The causes of hemorrhoids in men include not only the behavior of management personnel.In our era of increasing popularity of healthy lifestyles, middle-aged men often go to the gym to get into excellent physical shape, but they start exercising at their own risk and responsibility.Most beginners who want to acquire beautiful muscles are in no hurry to contact a trainer;They are sure that they themselves will be able to understand the nuances of the exercises.In practice, this results in incorrect execution.And as a result of excessive exertion, an unprepared person can develop hemorrhoids, especially if he has a predisposition to this disease.
It is worth mentioning another “male” risk factor: alcohol.Regular alcohol consumption causes dilation of blood vessels, which increases blood flow to hemorrhoids.Additionally, alcohol consumption causes dehydration, which can lead to constipation.Intoxication with alcohol decomposition products in the body, fatty, salty and fried snacks provoke inflammatory processes in the mucous membranes.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 they are associated with some natural conditions of their body.Hemorrhoids during pregnancy are one of the most common complications when having a child.Doctors say that 80% of pregnant women were diagnosed with hemorrhoids when they visited a prenatal clinic.This is facilitated by a woman's physiology.
Women have other causes of hemorrhoids, which are more common among them than among the stronger sex:
- Constipation caused by unhealthy diets and associated pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Diseases of the "female" organs, for example hemorrhoids, can be a complication of inflammation of the appendages.
- Anal sex, which often causes mucosal lesions and the formation of hemorrhoids.
- Too much menstruation can lead to excessive blood flow to the pelvic organs and, as a result, hemorrhoids even in young girls.
4. Forms 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, an expansion of hemorrhoids develops, which form directly in the anus from the lower plexus of the rectal veins.At the same time, there is pain in the anus and bleeding is rare.Basically, hemorrhoids are 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 occur in only 10% of cases.
- In the second case, the enlarged nodes remain in the submucosal layer of the intestine.In the initial stages of the disease they are not visible.As the disease progresses, the nodes begin to fall out of the passage.To some extent they can still be corrected, but in later stages this requires surgery.This condition usually involves blood in the stool.Treatment of internal hemorrhoids is more difficult than that of external hemorrhoids.
Although everyone suffers from hemorrhoids, there are gender-related characteristics 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, feeling of fullness, discomfort in the anus;
- feeling of dampness around the anus, appearance of discharge in underwear;
- pain when going to the bathroom and bleeding immediately after defecation (blood on toilet paper or drops of blood).
If prolapsed hemorrhoids appear and spontaneously "come back", then this is already stage II of the disease.Stage III is said to be when the nodes no longer disappear on their own, but can still be configured "manually".Finally, stage IV may require surgery.
The symptoms of hemorrhoids in men can have certain characteristics.In the stronger sex, the disease often develops acutely against the background of various pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract.Often the acute form of the disease is the result of thrombosis of the hemorrhoidal node.Typically, a person suffers from acute pain, which intensifies when straining, coughing, laughing, and even when moving.Red blood can be seen in the stool, that is, unchanged blood.Signs of hemorrhoids in women intensify before the start of menstruation, and after it ends, they weaken.This is usually a reason to postpone a visit to the doctor, although the problem does not go away, the woman's symptoms persist, and the disease continues to progress.
6. How to treat hemorrhoids: general principles
Hemorrhoids are a disease in whose treatment half of the success is due to a change in the patient's lifestyle.This disease can only be treated comprehensively.You can't get by with just pills, ointments, or just going to the gym.What key points should you pay attention to?
meal
Alcohol, spicy and overly 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 aggravates the disease.That is, the choice of a patient with hemorrhoids is salads, fruits and other dishes rich in fiber.
motion
A sedentary lifestyle is one of the main risk factors for developing the disease.This means that the cure for hemorrhoids will be regular walking or jogging, going to the gym or swimming pool (except strength training and cycling).During the day, you should get up every hour and a half and walk for 5-10 minutes: around the office, along the hallway, and up the office stairs.
Hygiene
If we talk about an acute form of hemorrhoids, it is necessary to take a cold shower at least 2 or 3 times a day.After defecating, you must wash.If for some reason this cannot be done, it is necessary to use wet wipes.
7. How to choose a remedy for hemorrhoids with a high level of effectiveness?
The question "How to treat hemorrhoids in women?"This question is especially asked by pregnant women 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 beyond the control of the patient herself and she needs the help of a doctor.
First of all, you should not self-medicate.A specialist who is well versed in the nuances of treating this pathology in the fair sex with its numerous risk factors will advise you on how to treat hemorrhoids in women.The treatment of internal hemorrhoids, as well as external ones, is usually “complicated” in men.In his opinion, the signs of hemorrhoids in men are not a disease that can be easily talked about with a stranger.As a result, a person's life becomes torture and the disease becomes chronic.Nowadays, 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.
A remedy for hemorrhoids must meet several key parameters:
- Ease of use.A patient who goes to work or other public places must be able to comply with the medication regimen.If in one case (pills for hemorrhoids) a glass of water is enough, in another (suppositories and ointments) a bath and time are needed.
- Optimum security profile for use.The stronger the active ingredient, the greater the risk of side effects.When selecting therapy, the doctor tries to maintain a balance between the effectiveness and safety of the treatment.
- Helps relieve symptoms in a short time.Hemorrhoids are a painful disease.Patients usually go to the doctor when they can no longer cope with the problem on their own and no longer have the strength to endure the suffering.Therefore, drugs that help relieve symptoms in a short time are especially relevant.
8. Medications for hemorrhoids with local and systemic action.
Among the variety of remedies for hemorrhoids, local and systemic drugs are distinguished.
Systemic drugs include venotonic drugs;For hemorrhoids, laxatives, pain relievers, injections of hemostatic agents (to stop bleeding), and anticoagulants that reduce the threat of blood clots in hemorrhoids can also be used.
Local (topical) remedies include a variety of ointments or suppositories.The list of local remedies for the treatment of hemorrhoids includes ointments that can relieve vascular spasm, reduce pain and inflammation, for example: preparations with sodium heparin, ointments with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, with glucocorticoids and others.Suppositories are also often used for hemorrhoids.
Most often, combined drug therapy is prescribed, which combines local and systemic medications.
9. Pills for hemorrhoids
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 discomfort when taking medications, they do not need to withdraw for therapy, and finally, the tablets have a systemic effect on the body.
They can be used in the initial stages 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 use of ointments or suppositories topically.
10. Prevention of hemorrhoids
When we talk about hemorrhoid prevention, we mainly 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 to 10 minutes once every hour.
Diet is as important as physical activity to prevent hemorrhoids.The intestines must work vigorously and actively.To do this, you need fiber, dietary fiber of plant origin, that is, fruits and vegetables.It is important to understand that we are not talking about juices, but rather whole fruits and vegetables.But it is better to control dairy and flour products and avoid their excess in the menu.It is also necessary to reduce the amount of alcohol consumed and spicy 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 compliance with the defecation regimen.To clean the skin after completing the process, it is best to use a bidet, bath shower, or wet wipes.Dry toilet paper is not always of good quality and can cause skin irritation.
So, speaking about the prevention of hemorrhoids, we come to the triad "movement - hygiene - nutrition", which we have already talked about in the context of effective comprehensive treatment of hemorrhoids.And it is not surprising, because the health of our body is based on these “three pillars”.And the best remedy for hemorrhoids in this context is a healthy lifestyle, a scheduled visit to the doctor and compliance with all his recommendations.