A Medical Practitioner, Dr. Tosin Adewole, says low-grade hemorrhoid can be treated with dietary changes.
Adele revealed this to the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday in Abuja.
She said regular consumption of high-fibre foods, lots of fruits, vegetables and whole grains plus plenty of water would soften one’s stool and relieve symptoms of low grade hemorrhoid.
Hemorrhoids is inflamed veins in the rectum and anus, which causes discomfort and when worsen, it bleeds and the rectum becomes enlarged due to excess pressure.
Adewole advised that people should seek prompt medical attention when they notice signs such as bleeding or change in bowel habits.
She added: “People suffering from this should seek advice from medical experts and not delay.
“No one should have to suffer through painful irritation because they are embarrassed to talk about it.
“Excessive anal vessel pressure can be caused by a variety of factors like pregnancy, extra body weight and strain from sitting, whether it is on the toilet seat or on chair.”
The medical practitioner, however, said there were larger internal hemorrhoids that do not improve with dietary changes.
Adewole added that this type of hemorrhoid must be treated with medication and sometimes surgery.
NAN.
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