Piles and the Rainy Season: What You Need to Know to Prevent Flare-Ups

The rainy season brings fresh air, freshness and some respite from the heat. However, this climate also can make the digestive system more vulnerable to disorders and infections. For individuals suffering from the condition known as piles (hemorrhoids), the rainy season can be especially uncomfortable.

It typically happens that rainy season changes movies a little, diet, fluid intake, and activity level lead to increased constipation and inflammation; therefore, each can worsen piles symptoms. While it may be worth assessing the degree to which you have felt the affects of weather, context, and healthy weather and cirstances versus risky unhealthy weather and conditions, know how the season impacts how your digestive process acts and adopts piles prevention to work around that seasonal change.

Why You Experience Piles Flare-Ups During the Rainy Season

The humid and wetter climate during the rainy season has unique challenges that often impact our digestion. Below is an overview of the circumstances that do affect stool consistency accounting for piles issue during rainy climate periods.

• Increased fluid intake: The warmer climate makes individuals drink less water and results in hard stool leading to straining during bowel movement. 
• Reduced fiver intake: The seasonal craving for fried, spicy, or street food leads to fewer choices that are fiber-based meal. 
• Reduced movement: The hindering of being inside during monsoon conditions reduces movement which can reduce digestion and blood circulation into the rectum. 
• Reduced immune complications: The humid environment can enhance bacterial and fungal growth and may contribute to greater pulsating of inflammation.

Time to seek medical engagement (low-reaching): People are often hesitant to seek assistance for mild discomfort early in light of social circumstances severe medical intervention.Typical Symptoms of Hemorrhoids during Rainy Season is that individuals who suffer from hemorrhoids are either having, or have had, one of the 4 or more symptoms of hemorrhoids.

 These symptoms include the following:

1. Discomfort or pain with a stool

2. Itching or pain in the anal region

3. An external visible bulge or lump in the anal region

4. There was bleeding after a stool

5. Having the feeling that seated did not fully evacuated the bowels

All of these symptoms or sensations mean that the hemorrhoidal veins are swollen or inflamed and warrants an immediate appointment with their medical professional if symptoms persist.

Please continue to read for seven additional effective tips of avoiding hemorrhoids during the rainy season. Simple changes in lifestyle can alleviate discomforts from any episodes during the rainy season, or any or all of the four symptoms individuals who suffer with hemorrhoids have:

1. Hydration

• We should all drink plenty of water, despite if we do not feel thirsty.  When people feel dehydrated, stools will become hard and they may have problems evacuating.
• Drink at least 2.5 to 3 litres of water a day.
• You can also consume hydrating foods, such as soup, cucumbers, and citrus fruits.
• Limit caffeine and alcohol, as these both will contribute to lose of water from the body.

2. Eat a Fiber Rich Diet

Eating a perfectly fiber rich diet means that the stool will become soften and this helps to establish good bowel habits.

• Eat meals that include high fiber foods, such as leafy vegetables, pumpkin, bottle gourd, beans.
• Eat healthy fruits, such as papaya, apple, guava, pear, etc..
• Choose whole grains, brown rice, oatmeal, millet, etc...
• Limit or eliminate stop eat deep fried or spicy or other processed foods that will slow down digestion.
• If needed, your medical professional may also suggest taking external fiber supplements, or psyllium husk for assistance in their diets.

3. Stay Active Indoors

Physical movement activates the bowels and circulation of blood.

• Move Every Hour if Sitting for Longer Times
• Get up and move every hour if you are seated for a long time.
• Do light yoga or stretching at home.
• Don't sit longer than 30-40 minutes in a row.
• Even a 20-minute walk each day is good for digestion and may prevent constipation.

4. Maintain Good Toilet Habits

• Don't strain or sit too long on the toilet.
• Go when you need to go.
• Wash well with some mild soap and water after every movement.
• Don't use abrasive, dry toilet paper; use a soft wipe or rinse with some lukewarm water.

5. Avoid Unsanitary / Street Food

Street food usually becomes contaminated by bacteria because of the moisture and unsanitary handling during the rainy season. This can lead to gastrointestinal infections and diarrhea or constipation, therefore, worsening the piles.

Try to eat fresh, home-cooked food, especially if you wash all fruits and vegetables properly before consumption.

6. Improve Your Immune System

• A good immune system will help your body fight all infections and reduce inflammation.
• Eat turmeric, garlic, ginger, and lemon in your food.
• At least sleep for 7 to 8 hours each night.

Reduce your stress by breathing and meditating, or light stretching, especially in whatever helps you relieve stress.

7. See a Specialist If Symptoms Continue

• If pain, bleeding, or swelling persists after following the steps, please see a colorectal or gastrointestinal specialist.
• Laser piles surgery and stapler hemorrhoidectomy with modern treatment lead to painless treatment and a fast recovery.
• The sooner you receive a diagnosis, the less likely your condition will turn chronic and will help prevent you from becoming infected.

When to Get Medical Assistance Right Away

You should seek immediate assistance if you experience heavy bleeding from your rectum.

• If you have severe swelling or pain.
• If you develop a foul-smelling discharge.
• If you have a fever or feel disoriented with signs of infection.
• It could be evidence of advanced piles, thrombosis, or other conditions that require immediate attention.

Doing nothing about early symptoms or suffering for a lengthy period of time with home remedies seems odd.

As you can see for the above treatment, at GEM Hospital, we have experienced colorectal surgeons who deliver minimally invasive procedures and other modalities to help you find comfort.

Protect your digestive health. The rainy season is around the corner, so please do not hesitate to make an appointment to obtain expert evaluation and relief today at GEM Hospital.