According to various estimates, more than 11 million people work in offices. To a greater or lesser extent, they lead the same sedentary lifestyle, the dangers of which do not tire of reminiscent of doctors. And the more a person spends time at the office table, the higher the risks for his health. At the same time, his career can go uphill. But what does career success mean if the work absorbs not only time and effort, but also health? Doctors are already talking about the real office syndrome - a whole complex of painful conditions from which most "cabinet residents" suffer. And one of the main positions in this list is 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:
- The tendency of the person himself to this disease: the presence of hemorrhoids in a family history; weakness of connective tissue caused by other diseases; defecation disorders caused by diseases or certain conditions (for example, pregnancy); obesity.
- The so -called external risk factors: a sedentary or mainly standing lifestyle; certain sexual practices; Acute deficiency of physical activity or, on the contrary, excessive loads, which the body is physically not ready for.
2. Hemorrhoids in men - "Disease of bosses"
You can complain to a colleague on a aching back, gastritis, a "stepping" heart, you can dream out loud about the gym, complaining for excess weight, but few are ready to discuss the problems of hemorrhoids in the smoking room.
Most often, it is men who suffer from this disease (4 times more often than the fairer sex! ) Bigns from 30 to 50 years.
The intimacy of the area of defeat is often acutely contrasting with bossy status. It is not surprising that hemorrhoids in men are often called the "illness of bosses. "
The causes of hemorrhoids in men include not only the behaviors of the leadership. In our century, the growing popularity of healthy healthy men often go to the gym for an excellent physical form, but begin to engage in their own peril and risk. Most beginners who want to get beautiful muscles are in no hurry to turn to the coach - they are sure that they themselves can understand the nuances of the exercises. In practice, this is poured into their improper performance. And as a result of excessive straining in an unprepared person, hemorrhoids can develop, especially if he has a predisposition to this disease.
One more "male" risk factor should be said: alcohol. Regular intake of alcoholic beverages leads to the expansion of blood vessels, which increases blood flow to hemorrhoids. In addition, against the background of alcohol consumption, dehydration develops, which is fraught with constipation. Intoxication with alcohol decay products in the body, oily, salty and fried snacks provoke inflammatory processes in the mucous membrane. All this together increases the likelihood of hemorrhoids in men.
Finally, diseases of the prostate gland (prostatitis, prostate adenoma) also increase the risk of hemorrhoids in men.
3. The causes of the disease in women: hemorrhoids during pregnancy and other conditions
Women have their own increased risk of developing hemorrhoids, and they are associated with some natural states of their body. Hemorrhoids during pregnancy are one of the most common complications of bearing a child. Doctors talk about 80% of pregnant women who were detected by hemorrhoids when contacting a antenatal clinic. This is facilitated by the physiology of a woman.
Women have other causes of hemorrhoids, more characteristic of them than a strong floor:
- Constipation caused by diets harmful to health and related pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Diseases of "female" organs, for example, hemorrhoidal nodes can be a complication of inflammation of the appendages.
- Anal sex, which often leads to injury to the mucosa and the formation of hemorrhoids.
- Too abundant menstruation can provoke an excessive blood flow in the pelvic organs and, as a result, hemorrhoids even in young girls.
4. Forms of the disease: external hemorrhoids and internal
Doctors distinguish two varieties of the disease: external and internal hemorrhoids, the treatment of which will have certain differences:
- In the first case, the expansion of hemorrhoidal nodes develops, which are formed directly in the anus from the lower plexus of the veins of the rectum. At the same time, there is pain in the anus, and bleeding is infrequent. In fact, hemorrhoidal nodes are located outside the rectum, so they are in contact with underwear, which can lead to inflammation and even the development of malignant tumors. External hemorrhoids are found only in 10% of cases.
- In the second case, expanded nodes remain in the submucosal layer of the intestine. At the initial stages of the disease, they are not visible. As the disease progresses, the nodes begin to fall out of the passage. Until a certain point, they still work out, and in the later stages an operation is required for this. In this state, blood is usually observed in feces. Treatment of internal hemorrhoids is more difficult than external.
Although everyone is sick with hemorrhoids, there are features of the development of this disease, its treatment and prevention associated with the floor. Consider the signs of hemorrhoids in women.
5. Hemorrhoids: symptoms in men and women
It is necessary to go to the doctor when the first suspicious symptoms (I stage of the disease) appear, which include:
- itching, a feeling of bursting, discomfort in the anus;
- a feeling of humidity around the anus, the appearance of discharge on linen;
- Pain when visiting the toilet and bleeding immediately after defecation (traces of blood on toilet paper or drops of blood).
If falling hemorrhoidal nodes appear, which spontaneously "leave" back, then this is the II stage of the disease. Stages III talk about when the nodes themselves do not disappear, but they can still be corrected "manually". Finally, at stage IV, a surgical operation may be needed.
Symptoms of hemorrhoids in men can have certain features. In representatives of the stronger sex, the disease more often develops in acute form against the background of various pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract. Often an acute form of the disease is the result of thrombosis of the hemorrhoidal node. Usually, a person suffers from acute pain, which is enhanced by straining, coughing, laughter, and even when moving. In the feces, you can see red, that is, unchanged blood. Signs of hemorrhoids in women intensify before the start of menstruation, and after completion, weaken. Often this serves as an occasion to postpone a visit to a doctor, although the problem does not go anywhere, the symptoms of women remain, and the disease continues to progress.
6. How to treat hemorrhoids: General principles
Hemorrhoids are a disease in the treatment of which half of success is the result of a change in the lifestyle of the patient. This disease is treated only comprehensively. You can’t do only pills, or only ointments, or only classes in the gym. What key points should you pay attention to?
Nutrition
Strengthening hemorrhoidal bleeding is facilitated by alcohol, acute and too salty, fried food. Therefore, all of the above must be completely excluded from the menu. And the fiber deficiency in the diet provokes constipation that exacerbate the disease. That is, the choice of a patient with hemorrhoids - salads, fruits and other dishes with a high fiber content.
Movement
A sedentary lifestyle is one of the main risk factors for the development of the disease. This means that the medicine for hemorrhoids will be regular walks or jogging, visiting the gym, pool (except for strength training and bike rings). During the day, you should get up every hour and a half and walk for 5-10 minutes-along the office, along the corridor, along the office staircase.
Hygiene
If we are talking about the acute form of hemorrhoids, it is necessary to take a cool shower at least 2-3 times a day. After defecation should be washed. If for some reason this cannot be done, it is necessary to use wet wipes.
7. How to choose a hemorrhoid remedy with a high level of efficiency?
The question "How to treat hemorrhoids in women? "Especially often, future mothers who are faced with this problem during the period of gestation of the child, as well as women who lead a sedentary lifestyle, suffering from excess weight and avoid physical exertion. However, if such a question arises, then the situation has already got out of control of the patient herself, and she needs the help of a doctor.
First of all, you should not self -medicate. How to treat hemorrhoids in women - an expert who is well oriented in the nuances of the treatment of this pathology in the fair sex with their many risk factors is well oriented. With the treatment of internal hemorrhoids, like the external, men are often "everything is complicated. "Signs of hemorrhoids in men in their view are not the disease that you can easily talk with an outsider. As a result, human life turns into torment, and the disease becomes a chronic form. Today, in most cases, there is no need to go to the hospital for the treatment of hemorrhoids. The doctor will tell in detail how to treat hemorrhoids at home in women and men.
A means of hemorrhoids should correspond to several key parameters:
- Ease of use. The patient who goes to work or to other public places should be able to observe the treatment regimen. If in one case (tablets from hemorrhoids) there is enough glass of water, then in another (candles and ointments) - a toilet, time is needed.
- The optimal security profile is used. The stronger the active substance, the higher the risks of the development of side effects. When selecting therapy, the doctor tries to observe the balance between the effectiveness and safety of treatment.
- Help in relieve symptoms in a short time. Hemorrhoids - a painful disease. Patients most often see a doctor when they can no longer cope with the problem on their own, and there is no longer any strength to endure the suffering. Therefore, drugs that help relieve symptoms in a short time are especially relevant.
8. Preparations for hemorrhoids of local and systemic action
Among the whole variety of means from hemorrhoids, drugs are distinguished by local and systemic effects.
Venotonizing drugs include systemic, with hemorrhoids, laxatives, painkillers, hemostatics injections (to stop bleeding) and anticoagulants that reduce the threat of blood clots in hemorrhoidal nodes can also use hemorrhoids.
Local (topical) tools include a variety of ointments or candles. The list of local agents for the treatment of hemorrhoids includes ointments that allow you to relieve vascular spasm, reduce pain and inflammation, for example: drugs with sodium heparin, ointments with non -steroidal anti -inflammatory drugs, with glucocorticoids, and others. Also, hemorrhoid candles are often used.
Most often, combined drug therapy is prescribed, combining local and systemic drugs.
9. Tablets from 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 inconvenience when taking drugs, they do not need to retire for therapy, and finally, tablets have a systemic effect on the body.
They can be used both in the initial stages of the disease and in 3-4 stages-before the operation to remove the nodes and in the postoperative period. Most often, the reception of pills is combined using ointments or candles locally.
10. Prevention of hemorrhoids
Speaking about the prevention of hemorrhoids, first of all, this refers to an active lifestyle. The pool, running, sports hall - any kind of physical activity is useful in order to reduce the risk of relapse of the disease. Even at sedentary work, once per hour you should rise and walk for 5-10 minutes.
The diet in importance in the prevention of hemorrhoids occupies the same place as physical activity. The intestines must work - cheerfully and actively. To do this, he needs fiber - plant fibers of plant origin, that is, fruits and vegetables. It is important to understand that this is not about juice, but about whole fruits and vegetables. But dairy and flour products are better to control and prevent their excess in the menu. It is also necessary to reduce the volume of alcohol, sharp and spicy dishes in the diet. Probiotics have a good effect on the work of the gastrointestinal tract.
It is also recommended to observe the so -called hygiene of defecation. This term means compliance with the defecation regime. To clean the skin, at the end of the process, it is better to use the bidet, toilet shower or wet wipes. Dry toilet paper is not always enough good quality and can lead to irritation on the skin.
So, arguing about the prevention of hemorrhoids, we came to the triad "Movement - Hygiene - Nutrition", which we have already talked about in the context of a comprehensive effective treatment of hemorrhoids. And it is not surprising, because the health of our body is held on these "three whales". And the best remedy for hemorrhoids in such a context is a healthy lifestyle, a planned visit to the doctor and compliance with all his recommendations.