Hemorrhoids develop gradually and are considered one of the most delicate problems. The inflammatory process in the rectal region is accompanied by expansion and pathological changes in the hemorrhoidal veins and delivers many unpleasant moments. Diet for hemorrhoids is a necessary measure that helps to stabilize the patient's condition.
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How to prevent the development of hemorrhoids
Men and women suffer from the disease.
There are a lot of reasons for the development of hemorrhoids:
- physical inactivity;
- hereditary factor;
- infectious diseases;
- benign and malignant tumors of the rectum;
- persistent constipation;
- chronic stress;
- excess weight.
Hemorrhoids in women often develop during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. In men, significant physical exertion can provoke the development of the disease, during which tension of the muscles of the rectum occurs.
Smoking, anal sex, drinking insufficient water - these factors increase the risk of developing an ailment.
It is important to adhere to such rules:
- lead an active lifestyle, do not spend much time in a sitting position;
- control your health, be treated in time;
- drink at least two liters of fluid per day;
- give up alcohol and cigarettes;
- monitor your diet.
Proper nutrition will help prevent the development of hemorrhoids. If the disease already exists, then dietary correction will alleviate painful symptoms and help to avoid complications.
The basic principles of nutrition
With hemorrhoids, meals are given special attention. It is necessary to adhere to simple and useful rules.
- exclude junk food from the diet;
- eat at least 3-4 times a day (with exacerbations more often);
- do not overeat at night;
- to have dinner no later than 2-3 hours before bedtime;
- maximize the menu with healthy food.
A proper diet will help alleviate the unpleasant symptoms of the disease, mainly due to the stabilization of the stool. Defecation will not be so painful, itching in the area of inflammation decreases, less often bleeding from the anus.
Table of allowed and prohibited products
Diet recommendations for hemorrhoids patients are presented in the table.
| 1st group: good to eat | 2 group: to use moderately | Group 3: prohibited products |
|---|---|---|
| Vegetables and spicy greens: beets, carrots, cabbage, pumpkin, zucchini, bell pepper, tomatoes, cucumbers, dill, parsley | Sauerkraut is eaten with caution, it causes fermentation in the intestines and increased gas formation. | Food that contains flavorings, stabilizers, preservatives, artificial colors |
| Fruits choose fully ripened. You can peaches, melons, bananas, persimmons, apricots, plums | Apples are better to eat not fresh, but baked or in the form of compotes | Too greasy dishes, smoked meats, sausages, lard |
| Berries: raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, currants | Blueberries, quinces, grapes, pears, radishes, radishes, sorrel, mushrooms, citrus fruits are undesirable to eat (during exacerbation is prohibited). | Semi-finished products of poor quality, purchased crackers, chips |
| Wheat and oat bran, high-quality vegetable and butter | A limited number of eggs, not often three times a week | Carbonated drinks, preservation, marinades |
| Porridge: wheat, buckwheat, millet, barley, oat | Porridge: wheat, buckwheat, millet, barley, oat | Bay leaves, hot spices, hot peppers |
| Low-fat fermented milk products: cottage cheese, natural yoghurts, yogurt, varenets, fermented baked milk | Kefir is drunk fresh, during storage it loses laxative properties and can cause constipation. | Sweets, chocolate |
| Flour products: whole grain bread (wholemeal flour), with additives (flax seeds, sesame seeds, bran, pumpkin seeds), biscuit cookies, natural crackers made from white bread | Limit the use of dishes with a high content of starch: semolina, white rice, potatoes, legumes | Black tea, coffee |
| Low-fat meat: rabbit, chicken, beef, turkey | Cheese, honey, marmalade, pastille little by little | Butter yeast, fresh white bread, sweet muffin |
Most of the items in the table of prohibited and permitted products coincide with the recommendations of the medical diet according to Pevzner. This Russian nutritionist has created the so-called medical "table number 3" - a menu that is used for a tendency to constipation and diseases of the digestive system. According to the scientist, a significant part of the diet of such people should be vegetables and fruits. Limit the use of only certain types: potatoes, peas, cabbage, radish, garlic, radish. Adhering to such a medical diet is not difficult, because the list of allowed products is quite wide.
Diet for chronic constipation and hemorrhoids
With hemorrhoids, diarrhea and constipation are equally undesirable. During diarrhea, itching in the anus increases, discomfort and pain increase. A prolonged absence of bowel movements and dense stool increase pressure on the hemorrhoidal nodes, reduce blood circulation in them, and lead to injuries of the mucous membranes of the rectum.
You need to eat foods that contain a lot of dietary fiber, vitamins, beneficial bifidobacteria: fruits, vegetables, cereals, low-fat meat, dairy products. It is better to stew vegetables, meat, bake, boil. Fried and fatty foods should be avoided. The hemorrhoid diet with bleeding includes foods that additionally increase the level of hemoglobin - beef, carrots, tomatoes, lentils, beets. It is advisable to eat carbohydrates in the first half of the day, and protein food in the second half.About twice a week, meat should be replaced with fish.
It is important to drink plenty of fluids. In addition to clean drinking water, you can quench your thirst with fruit drinks, weak green tea, herbal drinks (peppermint, chamomile, thyme), rosehip broth, natural juices.
Acute nutrition
In the first three days from the onset of exacerbation, light foods are eaten: meat broths, oatmeal, mashed boiled lean meat. You can treat yourself to an omelet from egg whites, crackers from white bread (no more than 3 pcs per day). Then, with exacerbation of hemorrhoids, nutrition is made more diverse, mainly due to vegetables and fruits. During this period, only foods from the first group are eaten, you can not eat garlic, onions. They start using food from the second group when the acute form of the disease passes.
The number of meals at this time is increased to 6-7, and portions are made smaller. They drink a lot of good quality water. At night, it is useful to take a glass of infusion of herbs. For example, they use yarrow, buckthorn, licorice, hay.
Diet table after surgery
On the first day after the operation to remove hemorrhoids, they are starving, drinking plenty of water is indicated. Then sour milk is introduced into the diet of porridge on water. Gradually, vegetables, fruits, and lean meat are added to the allowed dishes. After surgery, it is unacceptable to eat foods that can cause increased gas formation in the intestines: cabbage, peas, citrus fruits, sweets, grapes. Adhere to a salt-free diet. The menu does not in any way include products from the third group.
Menu options
| Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Dinner | Second dinner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oatmeal with the addition of fruits or dried fruits. Herb tea | Soft-boiled egg. Baked apple | Soup on vegetable broth. Baked Beef Vermicelli | Cottage cheese and banana casserole. Compote | Kefir |
| Baked fish. A little bit of cheese. Dried fruits compote | Beetroot salad. Nuts and dried fruits | Soup on meat broth. Steam meatballs. Salad of tomatoes and cucumbers Fruits | Buckwheat. Carrot cutlets. Green tea | Ryazhenka |
| Omelette. Banana. Green tea | Baked vegetables. Crackers | Fish soup. Seafood with vegetables | Chicken with vegetables. Morse | Herbal decoction |
| Porridge. Compote | Cauliflower Casserole | Soup with meatballs. Steam omelet with herbs. Whole grain bread | Meat in foil. The vinaigrette | Natural yogurt |
Along with timely treatment and the right lifestyle, the composition of the diet will bring significant benefits. An appropriate diet and optimal nutritional regimen stabilize intestinal motility, reduce the risk of obesity, and improve the general condition for hemorrhoids.
