You’ve probably seen or heard an advertisement or two where the advertisers think words like diarrhea and hemorrhoids are going to disturb you. They quickly get to the point to spare you as much disgust as possible. I, however, am here to disgust you as much as possible.
During periods where you don’t eat the same things you routinely do and when you eat in places you don’t normally eat, things like diarrhea and hemorrhoids are issues you’re going to have to deal with.
Diarrhea
There’s no avoiding it. At one time or another, you’re going to get diarrhea. You can lower your chances of being impacted by staying away from extremely spicy foods and by keeping your hands clean. I’m no expert on the matter, but I’m sure a lot of it has to do with age. I can no longer eat a lot of the foods I ate when I was in my twenties. That which didn’t affect me before will now send me to the toilet almost immediately after finishing my meal. And then there are the things that used to bother me that way and no longer do.
You’d be surprised at the number of bacteria in even the cleanest of places. It only takes one to cause you all kinds of discomfort. A case of food poisoning, no matter how minor, can cause hours of pain. Loose bowel movements are sometimes called diarrhea, even though diarrhea isn’t the proper term. Eating foods that you don’t normally eat can cause both loose bowel movements and constipation. It’s an unfortunate part of life we have to deal with.
Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids can usually be avoided. I won’t go into all the details, but my wife suffers from hemorrhoids as a result of childbirth. I’m not sure if she could have avoided getting hemorrhoids with all the pushing she had to do for a child who just didn’t want to come out, but at least her suffering has dwindled over the years.
Childbirth is just one of the causes of hemorrhoids. Any kind of physical strain, including the strain of overcoming constipation, can cause hemorrhoids. Improper lifting of heavy objects can also cause them. What does diarrhea and hemorrhoids have in common, you might ask?
Diarrhea and Hemorrhoids
While diarrhea doesn’t cause hemorrhoids, it and even normal loose bowel movements can cause hemorrhoidal tissue irritation and flare-ups. Anything that causes a strain on the anus or the rectum will add to problems with hemorrhoids.
Hemorrhoids sufferers should avoid anything that will constipate them or loosen them up, including diarrhea-type conditions. Avoid laxatives at all costs. Contrary to common beliefs, fiber-rich foods don’t normally affect hemorrhoids.
Beware of Holidays
Seriously. You’ve probably heard this a million times, but I’ll say it anyway. Be careful of what you eat and where you eat it. Enjoy the holidays and the food, but watch what you eat, so you can enjoy all the days of the holidays and avoid the after-holiday misery brought on by diarrhea and irritated hemorrhoids.