Nutrition for hemorrhoids and cracks

Hemorrhoids are a proctological disease of the rectum, accompanied by varicose veins. When hemorrhoids in the distal rectum become inflamed and bleed, the patient is very uncomfortable. One of the most common causes of hemorrhoids is excessive consumption of spicy foods. There is no direct confirmation of this theory yet, but proper nutrition for hemorrhoids and cracks is an important part in the treatment of the disease.

How hemorrhoids develop

It is known that blood vessels pass through the tissues of the entire human body. This also applies to the rectum, where a venous network is spread under the mucous membrane. With a decrease in the tone of the veins, over time, hypertrophy and stretching of the blood vessels occurs. As a rule, this process proceeds without any clinical manifestations, and a person may simply not notice the first symptoms. Until the appearance of an acute form of hemorrhoids, the patient may not notice characteristic signs, including burning, itching or slight inflammation. But with the prolapse of hemorrhoids, the appearance of bleeding and painful sensations, the patient begins to sound the alarm.

Some people may be "lucky" with genetics, and they will have a congenital tendency to varicose veins of the intestine. But most often blood stagnation occurs for other reasons (chronic constipation, high intra-abdominal pressure, a sedentary lifestyle, and so on). Overflow of the cavernous bodies can also provoke a violation of the outflow of blood, which, in turn, leads to the appearance of hemorrhoids.

Under the influence of irritating or traumatic factors, inflammation of the nodes occurs, which eventually begin to bleed and fall out of the anus. The disease cannot be called pleasant, therefore, when it appears, people immediately begin intensive treatment. But not everyone knows exactly how the disease can be associated with nutrition.

The connection between diet and illness

Despite doubts about this connection, there are many different foods that can cause hemorrhoids if consumed excessively. These products include food, the components of which can increase blood flow in the pelvic area. As a rule, these "prohibited" products include national dishes, for the preparation of which various acids or hot spices are used.

To prevent the development of hemorrhoids, especially in people who are prone to its occurrence, it is necessary to limit eating Chinese or Indian dishes, because one of the main ingredients of such dishes is spicy pepper. The same can be said for alcoholic beverages, the overuse of which can lead to high blood pressure. With excessive alcohol consumption, diarrhea can occur, as a result of which undigested alcohol is released from the body, which comes into contact with hemorrhoids. This leads to the development of pathology.

Power features

For the intestines to function normally and smoothly, it needs to be "fed" with sufficient fiber. Suitable for this bran, dried mushrooms, dried fruits, avocados, sweet fruits and other products. Eating fiber leads to softening of the stool, resulting in bowel movements happens much easier, and with an exacerbation of the disease, the risk of damage to hemorrhoids is significantly decreases. In addition, fiber allows you to eliminate pain during bowel movements, which often arise as one of the symptoms of hemorrhoids.

On a note! Regular consumption of foods rich in fiber helps to normalize the intestinal microflora. This, in turn, improves the functioning of the digestive system.

To reduce the density of stool, in addition to eating the right food, you must drink plenty of water every day. If a person drinks little liquid, then the movement of feces through the intestines occurs more slowly due to the increased density, therefore, during the act of defecation, you need to push harder than usual. This leads to increased pressure on the intestinal wall, resulting in anal fissures.

To prevent constipation, experts recommend eating small meals, but often. A fractional meal means eating more than 3 times a day. Eat food at the same time whenever possible.

What you can and cannot eat

Diet is an integral part of hemorrhoid treatment. When it appears, you need to add some foods to your diet:

• mousses, fruit jelly;
• lean meat;
• fruit cocktails, purees, nectars, as well as all fresh fruits;
• dairy products with a low percentage of fat (buttermilk, kefir, yogurt, milk);
• vegetable salads (you can use any vegetables except onions and cabbage);
• bran, rice, buckwheat, coarse bread;
• herbal tea (chamomile, mint, ginger);
• mineral water - no more than 2 liters per day.

Drinking cool drinks regularly can help relieve frequent constipation. A drink made from 1 tsp also copes with this. l. honey and 200 ml of cold boiled water. Another recipe for the preparation of a remedy for constipation: you need to pour boiling water over 30 g of prunes and leave to infuse for 8 hours. It is advisable to prepare the product in the evening so that in the morning you can drink it on an empty stomach. Prunes also need to be eaten.

We have dealt with the permitted products. Now let's look at foods that are not recommended for hemorrhoids:

• vinegar;
• chocolate, jams and other foods containing theobromine. They negatively affect intestinal motility;
• some vegetables (white cabbage, onions);
• semi-finished products, semolina, potatoes;
• baked goods and white rice;
• canned meat, sausages, sausages, lard, bacon and other animal products with a high fat content;
• alcoholic beverages;
• strong coffee;
• "Fanta", "Sprite" and other carbonated drinks with sugar.

Important! Correct adherence to a diet, taking into account the above products, will facilitate the course of hemorrhoids and speed up the healing process. It will also help to avoid relapses of the disease.

Day menu for hemorrhoids

With an exacerbation of pathology, doctors recommend following a special diet called slag-free. Its main task is to retain feces in the body for several days. This is done to eliminate the likelihood of mechanical damage to the inflamed part of the rectum during bowel movements.

Below is an example of such a menu.

Table. What a sample menu for the day looks like.

Eating	Name of the dish
On an empty stomach	For this time, an infusion with dried plums is best suited. Just fill in several plums in the evening with cooled boiled water, and in the morning, before breakfast, drink the infusion. Dried plums must be eaten.
Breakfast	For breakfast, you need to eat porridge cooked in low-fat milk. Add some pumpkin seeds, walnuts, or dried fruit of your choice. Eat some bread with a cucumber or tomato along with the porridge. Bread must be baked from wholemeal flour.
Lunch	A glass of yogurt with raisins or bran, as well as fresh apple juice (you can also use other fruits for juice, for example, an orange, a pear).
Dinner	For lunch, prepare a soup with peas, a tomato salad, and as a side dish - rice porridge with fried chicken fillet and vegetables. Lunch should be hearty, but this does not mean that you need to overeat. You can also make fruit compote.
Afternoon snack	A glass of orange juice and bran kefir are perfect for this meal. For flavor, you can add some chopped fruits, such as kiwi, to kefir.
Dinner	Have a cup of green tea for dinner. The main course should be pasta with sauce. Be sure to use wholemeal pasta for cooking.
Before bedtime	About 3 hours before going to bed, drink a glass of water with 1 tsp. l. flax seeds.

On a note! You can make your own adjustments to this menu. But at the same time, you need to take into account the recommendations regarding the choice of products and the method of their preparation. This will allow you to adjust the diet for yourself a little, while retaining all its benefits.

Diet after surgery

One of the important stages of recovery is diet after surgery. It will also help prevent complications from occurring. The purpose of this diet is to ensure timely bowel movements. This requires a light and balanced diet. Within 24 hours from the moment of the surgical operation, the patient must refuse to eat, he must starve. But, despite the hunger strike, you still need to drink water.

Further diet consists in observing the following recommendations:

• Eliminate alcohol, pickled and canned foods, as well as spicy, spicy and salty foods from the diet. Smoked meats must also be discarded;
• eat in small portions, but often;
• do not eat foods that can provoke increased gas production (black bread, sweets, soda, legumes, grapes, cabbage and citrus fruits);
• During the recovery period, the patient should follow several principles of healthy eating. First of all, he should add to the menu some types of crumbly cereals (pearl barley, rice, buckwheat), vegetable oil, lean meat.

It is advisable to steam all the dishes for hemorrhoids. This will avoid damage to the rectum by feces during bowel movements, which are hardened from excess fat in food. At first, all products need to be chopped on a grater, so that you end up with mashed potatoes. A little later, this need will disappear and the meat can no longer be eaten in the form of mashed potatoes, but in the form of a soufflé. Until the body is fully restored, fried food will have to be completely abandoned..

Prevention measures

By following these simple preventive measures, you can prevent the occurrence of hemorrhoids.

Step 1. Try not to strain too much when you have a bowel movement. Increased pressure in the abdominal cavity often leads to the appearance of hemorrhoids. Also, experts do not recommend sitting on the toilet for a long time. Many people like to read various magazines or play on the phone during bowel movements. This can result in chronic constipation, diarrhea, or hemorrhoids.

Step 2. Go to the toilet immediately when you feel the urge, especially if you have a genetic tendency to hemorrhoids. By postponing bowel movements for another time, you can provoke constipation, which will lead to painful bowel movements and, as a result, the development of hemorrhoids.

Step 3. Review your diet. It is not necessary to resort to a diet only when hemorrhoids appear. You need to eat right all the time. This will avoid the development of many diseases. Limit the amount of junk food (fried, salted, smoked). It is also advisable to stop drinking alcohol and strong coffee. Add fiber to your diet. Avoid dehydration. To do this, you need to drink 1.5 to 2 liters of water per day.

Step 4. To relieve excess veins, you need to lose weight. As mentioned earlier, insufficient activity can also cause the development of hemorrhoids, therefore, in order to prevent it, doctors recommend regular exercise. This will help improve the functioning of the digestive system.

Step 5. For the prevention of hemorrhoids, you need to regularly replenish your reserves with vitamins and other useful components, especially in winter. For this, there are various vitamin complexes, as well as folk remedies in the form of infusions and decoctions from such medicinal plants: myrrh, allspice, yarrow, aloe vera.

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