Get Rid Of Piles

One fact to consider when you’re trying to get rid of piles is that the majority of us have them but some of us don’t realise this and carry on normal lives. Having to get rid of piles is a challenge that faces most of the western world mainly due to our diets and lifestyles. People in less developed countries such as Africa rarely experience hemorrhoids, this is due to their diets being mainly cereal based which keeps their bowel movements regular and their stool softer, avoiding straining.This should give us a massive clue as to the changes that we have to make in order to get rid of piles. That’s not saying that we have to live completely on cereals, but a modification of our diets balance need to be done.

Changing simple things such as reducing our meat intake and upping the amount of vegetables and fruit is a good start. Drinking plenty of fluids is also vital when you’re trying to soften stools as dehydration is a major factor of constipation. You can kick start this process by a good colon cleanse. Laxatives can be used but with caution and only for a short time as they can be harmful.

Other modifications to our lifestyles are the way we go to the toilet. Sitting isn’t a good angle and causes unnecessary strain. A simple way to avoid this pressure is to raise the knees when passing a stool. Try resting your feet on a small block like the ones we give our toddlers when they’re being toilet trained, this small change will make a big difference. If you’re finding that the stool is bulky and hard to expel then applying gentle pressure to the front of the bulging anus will help to ease the stool out far more quickly and easily.

Other little modifications that will make a world of difference are substituting your morning coffee for a glass of fruit juice. If you like the taste then the most effective fruit juice is prune juice, but if not then any fruit is better than none. Substitute your white bread sandwich for whole meal instead or have a jacket potato and remember to eat the skin as that’s the part that contains the most fibre. It’s been said by some sufferers that avoiding cheese is important as for some, cheese seems to be a major aggravation.