Eating statins has a certain therapeutic auxiliary effect on hemorrhoids, because statins can stabilize plaques, lower blood lipids, and help improve blood circulation, thereby relieving symptoms such as local congestion of hemorrhoids. However, it does not have a direct therapeutic effect on hemorrhoids themselves. The treatment of hemorrhoids is generally focused on controlling symptoms, and if the symptoms are severe, surgical treatment may be required.
1. Improve diet: Avoid spicy and stimulating foods such as chili peppers and Sichuan peppers as much as possible to prevent irritation of the anus and causing congestion, edema, and worsening of hemorrhoid symptoms. Increase the intake of foods containing dietary fiber, such as oats and buckwheat, which helps maintain bowel regularity and reduce the occurrence of hemorrhoids.
2. Maintain good bowel habits: Establish a regular bowel habit and avoid prolonged bowel movements, which can increase anal venous pressure and worsen hemorrhoid symptoms due to varicose veins. Avoid excessive straining during bowel movements to prevent increased abdominal pressure and worsening of hemorrhoid symptoms.
3. Physical therapy: Warm water baths can promote blood circulation in the anal area, help reduce inflammation, and alleviate pain, swelling, and other symptoms of hemorrhoids. Local massage can also promote local blood circulation and improve hemorrhoid symptoms to a certain extent.
4. Surgical treatment: If the patient's hemorrhoid symptoms are severe, with symptoms such as massive blood loss or prolapse of masses, surgical treatment is usually required, such as stapled hemorrhoidopexy or circumferential excision, to achieve better therapeutic effects. Additionally, some people believe that taking statins can treat hemorrhoids, but this is incorrect. Statins are primarily used to treat diseases such as hyperlipidemia and do not have a direct therapeutic effect on hemorrhoids themselves. Therefore, statins should not be used blindly to treat hemorrhoids, as improper use may worsen the condition.
