Many people are particularly concerned about perianal care: when taking a shower, they must use shower gel to repeatedly scrub the "chrysanthemum", always feeling that it is not clean until it becomes astringent; Drink detoxifying tea as soon as you have constipation, firmly believing that it is "good for the body"; I heard that hot compress can protect hemorrhoids, so I turned up the heating pad to its maximum; Brushing the anus is beneficial, and walking and commuting are all desperately contracting... I thought it was exquisite health preservation, but little did I know that these behaviors are quietly destroying your "chrysanthemum" in a gentle way.

Cleaning too thoroughly can actually lead to problems

       Many people think that hemorrhoids are "dirty", so they repeatedly scrub with shower gel and soap after using the bathroom. But what you don't know is that the perianal skin is one of the most delicate parts of the human body, and it requires a layer of oil to protect itself. Frequent use of alkaline detergent is equivalent to washing away this "protective film", resulting in dry and itchy skin, forming a vicious cycle. Once small cracks appear, bacteria are prone to invade and cause inflammation, which is not very friendly to the "Kikubu area". For it, a good cleaning method is "gentle and clean" - rinsing with warm water is enough. Wet toilet paper can also be used, but it should be free of alcohol and essence, and don't "wipe" hard, just be gentle.

Drinking "detoxifying tea" is actually winding up hemorrhoids

       As long as you feel overheated or constipated, immediately have a cup of "detoxifying tea", aloe vera capsules, senna leaves, etc., just for the pleasure of a thousand miles of diarrhea. This is actually a very dangerous habit. Many people think that only constipation can cause hemorrhoids, but in fact, diarrhea is the culprit of acute hemorrhoid attacks. So your 'detox tea' may be adding fuel to the fire of hemorrhoids. To maintain intestinal health, it is important to drink plenty of water and consume more dietary fiber (such as oats and dragon fruit).

The 'Blood and Tears' Sitting Out

       For health preservation, many people have bought various magical tools - to keep the "chrysanthemum" warm, they have bought electric heating seat cushions; For comfort, I bought a super soft lazy sofa. But these "miracle tools" are likely to be accelerators for hemorrhoids. First of all, heating the seat cushion. During acute attacks of hemorrhoids (swelling, pain, bleeding), hot compress will accelerate blood circulation, further dilate blood vessels, and make edema more severe. Speaking of seat cushions, too soft ones can cause the buttocks to sink in, resulting in greater pressure on the anal area. Additionally, they are not breathable and damp, making them a "breeding ground" for hemorrhoids. The correct approach is to apply cold compress during the acute phase (to stop bleeding and relieve pain), and take a sitz bath with warm water during the remission phase (around 40 ℃, 5 to 10 minutes is sufficient). The cushion can be selected with a hollow center for support.

Although lifting the anus is good, the wrong timing can actually be a bad thing

       As soon as I heard that lifting the anus can prevent hemorrhoids, I started practicing crazily, walking, taking the subway, and even tightening my grip when going to the bathroom. But if the timing is not right, the effort will be in vain. It is not recommended to perform anal sphincter lifting during the acute phase (redness, swelling, pain, bleeding, prolapse). At this point, the muscles themselves are in a spasm state, and forced contraction is equivalent to squeezing the congested and swollen tissue back and forth, which will only exacerbate the discomfort. Gentle anal lifting exercises are only suitable during non acute periods when there is no prolapse or pain.

       Many times, we think we are "maintaining health", but in fact, we are constantly stimulating our already fragile parts in the wrong way. True care is never 'the more diligent the better', but 'just right'. In addition, Laiwo Medical kindly reminds everyone that if discomfort worsens, it is necessary to seek medical attention in a timely manner. Do not let your good intentions and wrong persistence become a burden that the "Kikubu area" cannot afford.

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