What to do if hemorrhoids swell and hurt

What to do if hemorrhoids are painful? Popular solutions and data analysis on the entire network in the past 10 days

Hemorrhoid pain is a health problem that many people find difficult to talk about but are troubled by. Recently, the discussion on hemorrhoids treatment has continued to rise across the Internet, especially home care and methods of quickly relieving pain have become the focus. This article will combine the hot content of the past 10 days to provide you with structured solutions.

1. Trends in the popularity of hemorrhoids treatment across the Internet

2. Four major solutions to the pain and swelling of hemorrhoids

1. Instant relief methods

• Warm water sitz bath: 2-3 times a day, 15 minutes each time (the hottest option)
• Apply ice to the affected area: Wrap an ice pack in a towel and apply cold compress for 10 minutes each time
• Posture adjustment: avoid sitting or standing for long periods of time, and use side-lying posture to reduce stress

2. Comparison of popular ointments

3. Diet modification plan

•Recommended food:Dragon fruit (hotly discussed in Xiaohongshu recently), kiwi, oats, celery
•Taboo foods:Chili pepper (the Douyin-related video has been played more than 20 million times), alcohol, fried food
•Daily water intake:It is recommended to consume more than 2000ml (emphasized by the famous doctor V on Weibo)

4. Suggestions for exercise improvement

• Lifting anus exercise: 3 groups a day, 30 times each (Bilibili’s instructional video has over a million views per week)
• Movements to avoid: Squats, weightlifting and other exercises that increase abdominal pressure
• Recommended exercise: Mild aerobic exercise such as slow walking, swimming, etc.

3. When do you need medical treatment?

According to recent online consultation data from doctors in tertiary hospitals, you should seek medical treatment immediately if you encounter the following situations:

4. 5 Key Points to Prevent the Recurrence of Hemorrhoids

1. Use the toilet within 5 minutes (search volume for smart toilet seats has increased by 50% recently)
2. Use wet toilet paper instead of ordinary toilet paper (Tmall supermarket sales increased by 120% monthly)
3. Avoid sitting for long periods of time and get up and move around for 2-3 minutes every hour
4. Maintain a regular schedule and avoid staying up late (Zhihu related topics have over a million views)
5. Conduct regular anal examinations (the number of consultations on the hemorrhoid screening project of the American group examination package increased by 80%)

5. Sharing of real experiences from netizens

Based on discussions on Weibo Chaohua and Douban groups:
• 80% of users said their symptoms improved significantly after adjusting their diet
• 65% of patients used the combination of sitz bath + ointment to relieve swelling and pain within a week
• The satisfaction rate for surgical treatment reaches 92%, but the recovery period takes 7-15 days (the most popular post on Xiaohongshu’s postoperative diary received 52,000 likes)

Although the problem of hemorrhoids is common, it should not be ignored. If there is no improvement after 3 days of self-treatment, it is recommended to see an anorectal specialist in time. Remember: prevention is better than cure, and maintaining good living habits is the fundamental solution.