Avoid the winter 'pile up' this Christmas: Top tips to skip haemorrhoid hell

Piles - known as haemorrhoids - can be avoided with these top tips

SKIPPING the gym and sitting on your bottom this Christmas could lead to an embarrassing case of piles.

 

Haemorrhoids aren't a topic of conversation many people wish to discuss but it's thought nearly everyone will suffer from them at least once in their life. 

Piles can occur at any age - but are more common in older people- and affect both men AND women. 

 

Guess what - a diet full of rich foods and a less active routine are common causes of the embarrassing problem, meaning Christmas can bring on the condition. 

Piles, as the ailment is more commonly known, are often the result of prolonged constipation caused by dehydration and a diet lacking in fibre. 

 



This machine is used in haemorrhoid surgery



This causes infrequent bowel movements which can result in a painful pile up, and is more likely to occur in winter as we become less active which affects the blood flow around the body. 

To help, Nelsons H+care Haemorrhoid Relief Cream has some top tips for avoiding those pesky piles over the winter period. 

Stay hydrated

Drinking enough water is one of the simplest ways to aid haemorrhoid prevention and it also benefits the entire body. 

Six to eight glasses a day can help to ease digestion and constipation, significantly reducing the chances of suffering from piles.

 

Drinking enough water is one of the simplest ways to aid haemorrhoid prevention

Exercise

It is common to spend more time being stagnant in winter, due to the cold weather affecting our desire to venture outside to exercise. 

Engaging in a gentle workout at home 2-3 times a week can help to prevent constipation. 

Being active also reduces the amount of time spent sitting and putting pressure on the lower rectum. If you enjoy doing weights at the gym just be careful not to strain, as this can increase your chances of getting haemorrhoids.

Eat fibre

Fibre is one of the most natural ways to become more regular. Enjoy the indulgent foods on offer over Christmas but don’t discount fibre enriched foods. 

Bran flakes, wholegrain and fruits such as apples and bananas are all good sources.