【Lai Wo Medical: Knowledge Sharing 】what? Losing weight is actually the 'savior' of anal and hemorrhoids
Publish Date： 2025/6/11
With the arrival of summer, it's the season for revealing flesh again, and thus, the great business of body management has begun again! Many people lose weight in order to look better, which is understandable. After all, with a good figure, wearing clothes makes one more elegant. In fact, besides this benefit, weight loss also has a "hidden benefit", which is the "savior" for protecting the anus and hemorrhoids! Isn't it surprising? Today, we will talk about the relationship between weight loss and anal and hemorrhoids.
Obesity - Potential threat to anus and hemorrhoids
You should know that for every ten pounds of weight jump on the scale, there is like an additional "pressure pump" in the stomach, and the rectal venous plexus becomes the "target of pressure", frantically "calling for help" for hemorrhoids. In addition, obese individuals generally have a common problem of liking high calorie diets, coupled with prolonged sitting, which can cause "traffic congestion" in the intestines and increase the risk of constipation. Even worse, fat accumulation can cause slow blood circulation in the pelvic cavity, worsening blood stasis in the anal area, and sudden swelling and bleeding from external and internal hemorrhoids. The scene is painful just thinking about it!
Blind weight loss - an accomplice to hemorrhoids
The harm of dieting for weight loss is a well-known topic, but there are still people who refuse to listen to advice. In order to lose weight quickly, they consume very little food every day, especially a severe lack of dietary fiber. This can easily cause constipation, with increased abdominal pressure during bowel movements, leading to congestion and dilation of the venous plexus around the anus. Over time, hemorrhoids can come knocking on the door. Some people are eager for success and choose to take laxatives or weight loss products. Although they can temporarily promote bowel movements and cause rapid weight loss, they can cause irritation and damage to the intestinal mucosa, leading to intestinal dysfunction. Long term use of laxatives can lead to dependence in the intestines. Once stopped, severe constipation can occur, further exacerbating problems with the anus and hemorrhoids.
Scientific weight loss - the true savior
The key to weight loss is not blind dieting, but a reasonable diet. A reasonable diet requires us to control calorie intake while ensuring nutritional balance and establishing sustainable eating habits. In daily diet, we should reduce the proportion of refined sugar and high oil and salt foods, and increase the intake of high-quality protein, dietary fiber, and low GI foods. This not only creates a calorie gap through a reasonable difference between calorie intake and consumption, creating conditions for weight loss, but also maintains normal intestinal peristalsis through rich dietary fiber, effectively preventing constipation problems and reducing health risks such as hemorrhoids that may be caused by long-term constipation, achieving a dual promotion of weight management and intestinal health.
Exercise for weight loss is a choice for many people. When the body is active during exercise, the intestines will also become "active", making bowel movements smoother and more friendly to the rectum and anus. However, it is important to choose a suitable exercise method as prolonged sitting or cycling can have adverse effects on the anus. Exercise such as brisk walking, running, swimming, etc. can promote blood circulation throughout the body, including the "small blood vessels" around the anus, thereby reducing the risk of venous dilation and achieving the dual effect of protecting the anus and losing weight.
Losing weight is to make oneself healthier and more beautiful, not at the expense of sacrificing the health of other parts of the body. Here is a warm reminder from Laiwo Medical that during the weight loss process, it is important to pay attention to the health of the anus and hemorrhoids, choose weight loss methods scientifically and reasonably, and develop good lifestyle habits.
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