What is the reason why hemorrhoids can cause dry stools?

Hemorrhoids will not directly cause dry stools. This is mainly caused by intestinal dysfunction or improper diet. Hemorrhoids may only be a secondary result of long-term constipation. If such symptoms occur, you should also pay attention to dietary adjustments, bowel habits, and intestinal health. If long-term symptoms do not improve, it is recommended to see a doctor as soon as possible to check for underlying diseases.

1. Insufficient dietary fiber

Insufficient dietary fiber intake is one of the main reasons for dry and grainy stools. A low-fiber diet can cause stool to stay in the intestines for too long, resulting in excessive absorption of water and hardening of the stool.

- Improvement methods:

1). Increase the intake of vegetables and fruits, such as spinach, celery, apples, and pears.

2). Eat appropriate amounts of whole grain foods, such as oats, brown rice, sweet potatoes, etc. to supplement dietary fiber.

3). Drink at least 1500-2000 ml of water every day to help soften stools and keep intestines lubricated.

2. Insufficient water intake or metabolic disorders

Dehydration due to insufficient water intake or metabolic problems such as diabetes may aggravate constipation and make the stool granular.

- Improvement methods:

1). Actively drink enough water every day, including warm water, light tea, etc., and avoid drinking too much coffee, alcohol and other diuretic drinks.

2) If you suspect you have a metabolic disease, such as diabetes, you should have your blood sugar checked and treated in the hospital promptly.

3). Under the guidance of a doctor, take laxatives such as lactulose or polyethylene glycol laxatives in a timely manner.

3. Lack of exercise leads to slower bowel movements

Sitting for long periods of time or lack of exercise can lead to a decrease in intestinal muscle tension, affecting digestion and bowel movements, and ultimately causing dry stools.

- Improvement methods:

1). Maintain low to moderate intensity exercise for more than 30 minutes every day, such as brisk walking, yoga, swimming and other exercises that can promote intestinal peristalsis.

2). Develop a regular work and rest schedule, exercise regularly in the morning and evening, form fixed bowel habits, and reduce the time that food stays in the intestines.

4. Hemorrhoid patients delay defecation due to pain

The pain and discomfort caused by hemorrhoids may cause patients to consciously suppress bowel movements, but this will cause stool to stay in the rectum longer, further causing water loss and worsening stool dryness.

-Mitigation methods:

1). Use warm salt water sitz bath or apply hemorrhoid ointment (such as Mayinglong Hemorrhoid Ointment) to relieve local inflammation and pain.

2) If the hemorrhoid symptoms are severe, laser therapy, sclerotherapy injection or traditional surgical excision can be used for treatment.

3). Use enema or glycerin suppository for short-term laxative under the guidance of a doctor, but do not rely on it for a long time.

5. Abnormal intestinal health or colon disease

If the symptoms of dry and grainy stools persist and are accompanied by decreased appetite, abdominal pain, etc., you need to be alert to intestinal inflammation, irritable bowel syndrome, or functional colon disorder.

- Medical advice:

1). Go to the Department of Gastroenterology for colonoscopy or imaging examination to check for serious lesions.

2). Adjust intestinal medications according to doctor's advice, such as probiotic preparations or drugs that promote intestinal motility.

3). For confirmed diseases, such as intestinal inflammation, symptoms can be relieved by antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs.

When dry stools occur, you should not only pay attention to your diet and bowel habits, but also conduct a comprehensive assessment in combination with symptoms such as hemorrhoids. Developing good living habits is the key to preventing and improving this problem. If there is no improvement through self-regulation, you should see a doctor as soon as possible to confirm the specific cause and take targeted treatment.