Anal area diseases are common in our society, but some reservations and misconceptions about these diseases delay patients from consulting a physician. Especially our female patients avoid consulting a specialist physician about their anal area problems. They are looking for solutions to their problems with hearsay information and traditional treatment methods. This situation both delays the correct diagnosis of the disease and reduces the chance of early non-surgical treatment because the patient consults the physician too late. Unfortunately, many patients struggle with their own methods for a long time and consult a doctor when the disease becomes too advanced.
Another reason why our patients apply late is the serious pain and difficulty in healing that occur after the surgical treatment of these diseases. However, if patients consult a proctologist at the appropriate stage, many anal area diseases can be treated painlessly with non-surgical or minimally invasive treatment options.
The most common diseases we see in the anus area are hemorrhoids (piles) and anal fissure. In both diseases, factors such as bowel habits, diet, environmental factors and genetic predisposition are involved. Reasons such as stress, working conditions and lack of time, which most of us struggle with in our age, cause our nutrition and toilet habits to deteriorate. Improper nutrition and toilet habits also invite anal area diseases.
Hemorrhoid (piles) is the abnormal enlargement of the veins in the last part of the intestine. These veins can expand in the inner part of the intestine and cause bleeding, or they can protrude from the anus and cause complaints such as bleeding, pain, itching, protrusion and inability to clean easily.
Anal fissure (anal crack) is a deep tear that occurs inside the anus. This type of tears can occur in anyone who is constipated. Most of the time we don't realize it, it gets better on its own. In patients with anal fissure, there is spasm (excessive tension, tightness) in the muscles around the anus. Due to this spasm, normal oxygenation and healing in the tissues around the anus is impaired. The crack that does not heal over time becomes chronic and a skin formation forms around it. Protrusion may occur. This skin tag is often confused with hemorrhoids by both the patient and the physician.
What is the role of nutrition?
When correct eating habits are not established, the microorganisms living in our intestines can cause their own problems. The balance within is disrupted. Improving the microbiota can normalize bowel movements, especially in individuals who suffer from intestinal irregularities and chronic constipation despite drinking enough water and eating plenty of fiber.
In anal area diseases, going to the toilet, especially hard stool, has become a trauma for the anal area. During defecation, severe pain, tearing, burning and may be accompanied by bleeding. In the early stages of these diseases, lifestyle changes and drug treatment are usually sufficient. Things to consider to protect yourself from anal area diseases:
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Eat at home!
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Our traditional vegetable dishes are healthy. It is the easiest way to eat.
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Sodas, fast food, processed foods cause constipation and cancer.
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Eat plenty of fibre!
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A diet low in fibre, containing additives, is the biggest risk factor for intestinal diseases and constipation.
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Stay away from yeasty foods and pastries. Yeast foods prevent the proliferation of benign bacteria in the intestine.
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Consume at least 1 meal of cooked vegetables and 1 portion of home-fermented yoghurt a day.
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Stay away from alcohol and cigarettes
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Do not stay in the toilet for long!
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Straining and sitting on the toilet for too long increases the pressure on the anal muscles and hemorrhoids, making it easier for your disease to progress. It helps you relax and defecate easily.
Move!
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Sitting for a long time and standing for a long time increases the complaints of hemorrhoids. irır
Don't ask the neighbor, consult a doctor!
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Be examined first and get the correct diagnosis.
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Most of the medications, slimming teas, and intestinal stimulant supplements you buy from herbalists contain carcinogenic substances.
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Make sure to get help from a dietician for proper nutrition.
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