Hemorrhoids are never fun. These swollen and inflamed veins can form inside and outside your anus and rectum, and are often very painful. Additional symptoms may include bleeding during bowel movements, itching, or swelling.
Once known as “piles,” hemorrhoids can be aggravated when something strains the veins in the rectal or anal area, such as sitting on the toilet for long periods of time, being pregnant, or having an unusually strenuous bowel movement.
With age, the muscles and connective tissue around the anus and rectum may further weaken. Eating more fiber and drinking more fluids can promote softer stools and prevent constipation, offering relief; sometimes, stool softeners, soothing agents, or pain relievers are indicated.
If pain or bleeding continues, see a physician; medical procedures or surgery may be warranted.
People who live with hemorrhoids are frequently reluctant to engage in exercise — especially if it puts strain on the affected area — but regular workouts are actually recommended to help heal hemorrhoids and keep more from forming, according to the Arizona Colorectal Experts.
The following exercises are safe for those with the condition, but be sure to consult your doctor first, as you would with any new workout routine.
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