預防勝於「痔」療 Prevention of Hemorrhoid
痔瘡，係唔少都市人都曾遇上嘅問題，數據顯示平均每兩個人就有一個人試過生痔瘡。不過，唔係太多人知道便秘同痔瘡之間嘅微妙關係。大便太乾太硬會造成排便困難，當排便過度用力，就會誘發痔瘡形成。所以預防便秘就能有效預防痔瘡，今日為大家介紹5個方法，令你預防勝於「痔」療！
Hemorrhoid is very common among metropolitans. Data showed that on average, one out of two people have had hemorrhoid. Indeed, there is subtle relationship between constipation and hemorrhoid. Constipation occurs when stool is too dry and too hard. Forceful defecation then induces hemorrhoid. Let’s learn the below 5 methods to prevent hemorrhoid!
1. 多食水果 More Fruit
研究顯示減少便秘能有效舒緩痔瘡嘅症狀，而最有效嘅方法就係增加攝取高纖維嘅食物，例如水果、蔬菜和全穀物等等，去促進腸道蠕動。
Studies show that reducing constipation can effectively alleviate the symptoms of hemorrhoid. The most effective way is to increase the intake of high-fiber food, such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains, to promote intestinal peristalsis.
2. 多飲水 More Water
多飲水可以有效軟化及潤滑大便，令大便更易排出，同時亦能幫助腸道蠕動，減低排便困難。情況許可的話，由今日開始就以「每日8杯水」為目標吧！
Drinking enough water can effectively soften and lubricate the stool, making it easier to discharge. At the same time, it helps intestinal peristalsis and eases defecation. If feasible, start drinking 8 cups of water every day from now on!
3. 多做運動 More Exercise
都市人長時間坐著以及缺乏運動等嘅壞習慣，會令肛門位置充血，容易引起腫脹等情況，慢慢演表成痔瘡。定時運動可以既促進肛門位置嘅血液循環，又能夠幫助腸道蠕動，都係一個有效預防痔瘡嘅方法！
Lack of exercise and sitting long are very common in metropolitans. These habits may cause congestion around the anal area and swelling, which gradually turns to hemorrhoid. Regular exercise can increase the blood circulation around the anal area and help intestinal peristalsis. Therefore, exercising can definitely help prevent hemorrhoid!
4. 養成良好排便習慣 Develop Good Bowel Habit
要謹記廁所唔係你閱讀或學習嘅地方，千其唔好喺如廁時睇手機或報紙。避免長時間坐係廁所入面，應該等到有便意嘅時候先出動，去廁所排便！
Keep in mind that toilet is not the place for you to read or study. Do not use your phone or read newspapers in toilet. Avoid sitting in toilet for a long time. Go to toilet only when there is a need.
5. 使用適當藥物 Use Appropriate Medications
若果改善生活習慣未能夠治療或預防痔瘡問題，可以使用藥物治療或外科療法。大部分針對痕癢或疼痛嘅栓劑或軟膏、軟便劑甚至口服藥都唔需要醫生處方。如有需要，可以去藥房諮詢藥劑師意見。若病情嚴重，就需要睇醫生作出進一步嘅治療。
If lifestyle improvement doesn’t help relieve hemorrhoid, medication or surgery can be considered. Most of the suppositories, creams, stool softeners and oral medications do not require doctor’s prescription. You can consult your pharmacist if needed. If the condition is getting worse, it is necessary to see the doctor for further
treatment.
屈臣氏藥劑師團隊
Watsons Pharmacy Team
