Daily care and
prevention
Daily customs are important
for preventing hemorrhoids
Learning how to properly care for your rectum and the anus and developing the right habits can not only prevent hemorrhoids from getting worse, but also drastically reduce your possibility of getting hemorrhoids disease. Try putting these ideas into practice today.
Overall supervision: Dr. Junichi Iwadare
Supervision: Dr. Akio Kurokawa
Supervision: Dr. Rikisaburo Sahara
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- Make sure to wipe your bottom gently and well
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Wipe your bottom gently and well each time to ensure that no stool remains. Instead of wiping forcefully, press the toilet paper against your anus gently when wiping.
Although it is sufficient for many people to simply wipe with toilet paper after a bowel movement, the quality of the stool and the person's age may make it hard to clean, requiring multiple wipes. If this is the case, washing one's anus with a warm water washing toilet seat may be best.
Remember that the skin on one's anus is delicate. Strong water pressure or washing too long can cause inflammation, so be careful.
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- How to wash one's anus more gently
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1. Gently wipe with toilet paper.
Wiping forcefully can press stool into the wrinkles and recesses on the anus. This can irritate the skin and make the symptoms of hemorrhoids even worse. Press the toilet paper against your anus gently when wiping.
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2. Wash with lukewarm water.
Gently wash the anus with a warm water washing toilet seat. If you do not have access to a toilet with this function, use a bath shower. Take care not to turn the water pressure too high.
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3. Make sure your anus is thoroughly dry.
Use a towel to wipe away any water on your anus. Instead of forcefully wiping water away, gently pat with a towel.
Watch out for warm water washing toilet seat syndrome
Lately, more and more people are finding it difficult to have a bowel movement without using a warm water washing toilet seat, and when using in such a way on a daily basis, they may develop what is known as "warm water washing toilet seat syndrome". Warm water washing toilet seat syndrome refers to washing one's anus excessively, resulting in skin inflammation or gradually finding it difficult to having a bowel movement without stimulation such as using the warm water washing toilet seat as an enema. Make sure to pay attention to how often and how you use a warm water washing toilet seat.
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- Points for improving daily life
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Changing your daily habits just a little can drastically reduce the stress on your rectum and the anus.
Try putting the following points for improving your daily life into practice.
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Take the time to soak in a bath!
Bathing is one effective way for preventing hemorrhoids. Not only does it keep your anus clean, but warming it can relieve blood congestion, so this is a good daily habit to develop. It is important to soak in a bathtub instead of just showering. Simply soaking the bottom half of your body is enough, so try taking a relaxing soak in a warm bath.
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Keep toilet time between 3 to 5 minutes
Keep bowel movements between 3 to 5 minutes, and make a habit of giving up after that without trying to force it if it does not come out naturally. You should not try to force bowel movements if you feel that there is some remaining stool. Long periods of time on the toilet and excessive pushing puts stress on the anus, which can lead to blood congestion and bleeding. Take a bowel movement when you feel the urge to do so, and don't try to force it.
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Avoid constipation and diarrhea
Constipation and diarrhea are major causes of hemorrhoids. Hard stool due to constipation can tear the anus. Diarrhea irritates the anus, and can result in bacterial infection. Reviewing your dietary habits is important. Make sure to take in enough fiber and cut back on alcohol.
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Morning rhythm is important
Make sure you have enough time to wake up in the morning. It is important to eat a good breakfast, and doing so is the best time to trigger the reflex for a bowel movement. Make sure to eat balanced meals in order to stay regular.
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Stay away from extreme dieting
Make sure to eat enough food and stay away from diets that drastically reduce the amount you eat. Stool bulk remains small if you eat only small amounts of food. A small amount of stool has difficulty triggering bowel movements, resulting in constipation. Make sure to eat balanced, nutritional meals and take in plenty of fiber.
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Do not stay in the same position
Staying in the same seated or standing position for a long time can result in blood congestion around the anus. Light exercise during breaks and moderate exercise is important.
