Hemorrhoids are a proctological pathology that, although it can appear throughout the year, its incidence soars during the summer. At least 25% of the population in Spain suffers from hemorrhoid-related discomfort each year, which seriously affects their daily lives.
Therefore, in this article we will give you the solutions of you to prevent this pathology and enjoy the beach and summer without complications.
What are hemorrhoids?
Hemorrhoids, are the most frequent proctological problem amongst the Spanish population in all age groups. When the veins of the rectum and anus dilate and begin to bleed, itch or hurt, this is when what we know as hemorrhoids occurs.
There are many causes that can be related to the appearance of hemorrhoids, but there are some factors such as being overweight, pregnancy and, of course, genetics that are closely related to its appearance.
But even more likely than the above causes is constipation. When we constantly exert effort when defecating, we promote the dilation of the veins of the anus and rectum.
How do they affect us in summer?
In addition to the factors mentioned before, heat is another factor that can cause hemorrhoids, since it favors vasodilation and can cause itching and swelling.
However,there is another cause that, although also influences it, does so in a more indirect way: the changes in the diet that we usually carry out in the summer. This is mainly due to an increased consumption of ice cream, soft drinks, alcohol, spicy or extremely spicy foods, coupled with overeating in general.
What can we do to prevent them?
Now that we know that summer increases the chances of suffering from hemorrhoids, we leave you here with some simple recommendations to prevent them and thus prevent this type of discomfort from affecting your daily life.
- Reduce the time we spend sitting to avoid pressure in the anal area.
- Keep the body hydrated by drinking more than a liter and a half of water a day.
- Avoid high alcohol consumption, as it can cause anal irritation.
- Eat foods high in fiber to avoid constipation.
- Exercise regularly to keep metabolism active.
- Contact a specialist if you have discomfort, itching or bleeding in the anal area.
Contact a hemorrhoid specialist
At THIS we work with the Dr. Padrón Proctological Institute to offer our patients the best medical care specialized in relation to proctological pathologies.
If during the summer or at any other time of the year you have doubts about these pathologies, you can use our Online Consultation service, where you can ask your specialists questions without leaving your home. If you prefer, you can contact the clinic directly through the email info@doctorpadron.com or by phone 922 257 820.
In addition, in our online store you can find different consultations and specialized treatments for proctological pathologies. Do not let the pain of hemorrhoids affect your daily life and make your appointment with us.
