Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are varicose veins in the lower part of the rectum in the form of nodules, sometimes bleeding and causing discomfort to the anus. This is one of the most common human diseases. There are no exact statistics, but it is estimated that 60% of adults suffer from the problem. There are internal and external hemorrhoids, their treatment can be conservative or surgical. According to some experts, one of the factors for their appearance is the consumption of spicy and spicy foods and spices, but there is no evidence of this, because many people who love spicy, smoked foods and pickles do not get sick from them.

In acute inflammation of hemorrhoids, it is recommended to adhere to a strict bed rest for 7-10 days. The menu should include mainly: protein omelet; meat broths; cooked minced meat; rice porridge prepared with water and a piece of butter; lots of liquids (4-5 cups of slightly sweetened tea; decoctions of hay leaves, yarrow, coriander, licorice, buckthorn bark).

It has been found that a sparing diet, excluding the consumption of spicy foods, spices and herbs, alcoholic beverages, as well as rest at home, almost always lead to relief from acute inflammation of hemorrhoids.

The diet is combined with the use of ointments, suppositories and drugs that help stop the inflammatory process and pain. But the appearance of persistent constipation, improper diet and heavy food loads lead to re-exacerbation of the condition.

In chronic hemorrhoids, the specifics of the diet are as follows:

- Chronic constipation does not always lead to the formation of hemorrhoids and not every occurrence of such is associated with constipation. The menu should not include large amounts of wheat bran, because sufferers of the disease often find it difficult to tolerate. The daily content of this product in the diet should be increased gradually over 1 month, starting from 3-5 grams and reaching 15-20 grams after 4 weeks. If wheat bran leads to adverse reactions from the patient, the intake of "soft" sources of dietary fiber, such as dried fruit (especially suitable prunes, apricots, figs), soaked or in the form of compote (especially suitable) should be increased. oshav).

- Chronic bleeding, which often accompanies the disease, leads to iron deficiency and anemia, but severe anemia caused directly by bleeding  hemorrhoids is rare. If the patient is unable for some reason to increase the consumption of meat, meat products and fish, it is recommended to take medications that supply the body with iron.

- Disorders due to hemorrhoids are reduced by limiting spicy, spicy foods and alcoholic beverages, but do not disappear completely.

- In case of established insufficiency of the anal sphincter, leading to impossibility to retain gases, it is necessary to limit or stop the consumption of the following food products: peas, beans, rye bread, white cabbage and other foods that increase gas formation. The list can be extended, it depends on the individual need and the reactions of each organism to the products.