Diabetes cannot cause hemorrhoids yet studies and scientific researches show that there is a relationship between the two conditions. One of the complications brought about by diabetes is nerve damage (neuropathy). Diabetics can develop nerve complications throughout the body. These nerve problems can affect different organs in our body and inevitably damage our system.
More than half of people with diabetes experience neuropathy, sometimes nerves are damaged in the rectal region that causes constipation. This explains why there are a lot of diabetic people who have hemorrhoids. Increased pressure and straining the veins of our rectum and anus causes hemorrhoids. This condition is often a result of constipation when we strain during defecation. People with this disease suffer from pain, itching, and bleeding in the anus. Sometimes, the condition can even produce mucus-like substance after a bowel movement. Disgusting!
There are a number of ways one can treat hemorrhoids but for people with diabetes some methods are not advisable because of the effects on the blood sugar level and the presence of the complications brought about by the illness. This highlights the fact that dealing with hemorrhoids for diabetics is a serious case. Here are some effective and safe treatments for patients with the two conditions.
Since hemorrhoid is often a result of constipation, one way of treating it is by preventing constipation. One can avoid constipation by:
•Taking sitz baths several times a day. Sitz bath also known as hip bath is done by sitting in a bathtub filled with warm or cool water up to the hips. By soaking the lower region of your body, you can relieve pain and infections caused by the hemorrhoids. It not only cleans the infected part but also improves blood flow and soothes the muscle around the anus.
•Maintaining a fiber rich diet. Including fiber in your daily meal can reduce difficulty when defecating. Examples of rich in fiber food include bread, fruits and vegetables.
•Drinking enough water every day. Keep yourself hydrated by drinking a minimum of 10 glasses a day. Water softens your stool and eases its passage through your anal canal.
•Applying laxatives. Laxatives are used to treat constipation. It works by helping the feces move along the colon. They can be bought in any drugstore and can be in oral or suppository form. Overuse of laxatives may cause diarrhea, make sure you take only a few amount.
•Exercising daily. It doesn’t hurt to take a few short walks everyday. It’s time to get your lazy butt off the couch and go out for a run! Body movement help stimulate regular bowel movements.
•Decreasing the amount of caffeine one consumes every day. Coffee, tea and alcohol contain caffeine that can lead to dehydration and worsens the inflammation of external tissues of the skin.
•Never ignore nature’s call. If you prolong your stool, it’s most likely you’ll get constipated.
At the end of the day, it’s all a matter of living healthy for ourselves. We can avoid hemorrhoids and diabetes, cancer, and constipation by having a well-balanced diet, exercise and enough rest.
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