Internal hemorrhoids and hemorrhoid protrusion are related to holding back bowel movements

There is indeed a certain correlation between internal hemorrhoids and holding back bowel movements. Holding back bowel movements for a long time can lead to increased rectal pressure and obstruction of local blood circulation, which may aggravate or induce the formation of internal hemorrhoids and the protrusion of hemorrhoids. To address this problem, intervention and treatment are needed in terms of improving personal bowel habits, adjusting diet, and seeking medical treatment in a timely manner.

1. How does holding back bowel movements affect the protrusion of internal hemorrhoids?

Holding back bowel movements often causes increased rectal pressure, which increases the burden on the hemorrhoidal veins, worsens local blood circulation, forms hemorrhoids, or worsens internal hemorrhoid protrusion. If you hold back bowel movements repeatedly, it may also cause constipation, as feces accumulate and dry in the rectum for a long time, requiring excessive force during defecation, which aggravates damage to the hemorrhoidal veins.

Solution:

-Develop a habit of regular bowel movements: Once you feel the urge to defecate, you should do so as soon as possible and do not hold it in for a long time.

-Keep bowel movements smooth: Avoid squatting on the toilet for a long time or exerting too much force. You can soften your stool through dietary adjustments or medication to ensure that the stool is easier to pass.

2. The importance of diet and lifestyle

Poor diet (such as lack of dietary fiber) and lack of exercise are important factors affecting the occurrence of internal hemorrhoids. These problems will not only cause dry stools and difficulty in defecation, but also make the symptoms of hemorrhoids more obvious.

Solution:

-Increase dietary fiber intake: Eat more whole grains, vegetables and fruits, such as oats, cabbage, apples, etc., which can help prevent constipation and improve bowel movement quality.

- Ensure adequate water intake: Drink 1500ml to 2000ml of water every day to help soften stool;

-Exercise moderately: Aerobic exercises such as walking and swimming can promote gastrointestinal motility.

3. Treatment of protruding internal hemorrhoids

When internal hemorrhoids are obviously protruding, or even have symptoms such as bleeding and pain, in addition to adjusting your lifestyle, you also need to use targeted medical methods to treat them.

Treatment:

-Drug treatment: Topical hemorrhoid ointment (such as Mayinglong Hemorrhoid Ointment) or oral medication to relieve venous congestion (such as Diosmin Tablets) can relieve inflammation and symptoms.

-Minimally invasive treatment: For patients with severe recurrent symptoms, hemorrhoidal artery ligation (HAL), rubber band ligation, etc. can be tried.

-Surgical excision: If conservative treatment is ineffective and the hemorrhoids are prolapsed or incarcerated for a long time, internal hemorrhoid excision surgery can be performed.

Correcting the habit of holding back bowel movements is the key to preventing and treating internal hemorrhoids. At the same time, adjusting the diet structure and lifestyle is also particularly important. If the symptoms do not improve or worsen, you should consult a doctor in time and take appropriate medical measures to prevent further development of internal hemorrhoids. Healthy bowel habits can not only improve hemorrhoids, but also prevent the occurrence of other intestinal diseases.