The lining of the anal canal is composed of blood vessels that supply the circulation to the soft tissues which keep the area healthy and functional for the excretion of human waste. When stools are passed during bowel movement, the anal tract’s lining along with its blood vessels undergo tension as it is stretched to allow the bowels to move towards the anal opening. The vessels also receive pressure when the individual is in a sitting position on a hard surface or for prolonged periods. When such instances occur, the blood vessels undergo dilation, or widening of the vessel, forcing the blood to flow in faster. Frequency of this circumstance often inhibit the blood vessels to return to normal elasticity, causing them to stay distended and bigger volumes of blood are circulated in, leading to the pooling of blood and causing lumps along the tissue lining, commonly known as hemorrhoids.
The presence of hemorrhoids in the anal canal or on the skin surround the anal opening often becomes a problem to individuals when untreated or frequent reoccurrence ensues. Although treatment through conservative or home measures and medical management on the health problem is available, it is always best to prevent the medical issue from happening or recurring.
Familiar prevention and treatment measures for hemorrhoids include the application of hydrocortisone ointments, ice pack therapy and avoidance of the use of irritants during anal hygiene, sitz baths, or medical procedures done by physicians who specialized in the treatment of this disease. However, medical research and practice also always recommend forming habits that prevent the occurrence of hemorrhoids through lifestyle change, and in recent years, the use of a cushion, which help minimize the pressure on the buttocks when sitting for a long time or during bowel movement.
Round and made of soft materials such as inflatable rubber, foam, or gel that is enclosed in a plastic cover, a cushion is used to bolster the buttocks when sitting. These circular shaped sitting guards have a hole in the center and used not only during long periods of sitting, but most importantly, during bowel movement. It functions to reduce pressure on the underlying veins around the anal canal, avoiding over distending of the blood vessels, therefore preventing the possibility of hemorrhoid occurrence.
It is also helpful for those who have inflamed hemorrhoids as it relieves it of the pressure, especially when straining, enabling healing to occur at a better pace and also minimizing the discomfort felt from the hemorrhoids. Because the purpose of a cushion is both to prevent the occurrence and alleviate the irritation from its development, the product is already widely available and is often included along the list of health measures an individual can do to maximize prevention and healing in hemorrhoid cases.
Hemorrhoids are part of the common health issues in the bowel tract. Though seen as a minor concern, and oftentimes easy to treat, individuals should never take the issue for granted. It is always better to adapt measures that will not only care for the existence of the problem, but prevent it from occurring.
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