poots
10-09-2003, 02:12 AM
When I was a little kid, I would wipe a million times, I would use a whole roll of tp sometimes. Now, at most I will still wipe around 10 times sometimes, but if I have time I just have a shower instead. I also strain quite a bit when going. I know this is definetly not good, and I am trying to change my habits since I received my first hemeroid, but I am pretty sure that I have some bathroom issues stemming from childhood.
However, I have read a lot of people say that people with hemeroids should aim for soft BM's. Personally I like hard ones, just because of the ease of cleaning up afterwards, sorry, this sounds gross :/
Basically what I am getting at is this, is it better to have a really soft BM and mabey have to wipe a lot, or is it better to have hard and mabey use a bit of pressure?
Also, this is a very vague question, but how much pressure is the right amount? I push everytime I go to the bathroom, I dont think I can comprehend not going to the bathroom and pushing.
For anyone who might try to answer my questions, I am healthy, 23 year old male, which no major health problems.
Thanks very much.
However, I have read a lot of people say that people with hemeroids should aim for soft BM's. Personally I like hard ones, just because of the ease of cleaning up afterwards, sorry, this sounds gross :/
Basically what I am getting at is this, is it better to have a really soft BM and mabey have to wipe a lot, or is it better to have hard and mabey use a bit of pressure?
Also, this is a very vague question, but how much pressure is the right amount? I push everytime I go to the bathroom, I dont think I can comprehend not going to the bathroom and pushing.
For anyone who might try to answer my questions, I am healthy, 23 year old male, which no major health problems.
Thanks very much.
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Harry
10-09-2003, 02:25 AM
You need to start taking a water soluble fiber supplement like Metamucil with plenty of water.
It's safe and will make your BMs gentler with very little straining. You sound somewhat contsipated. You should not have to push but just a little.
You need to intake 20 to 30 grams of fiber daily for your intestines to function properly. I'll bet you're not coming close???
God Bless---Harry
It's safe and will make your BMs gentler with very little straining. You sound somewhat contsipated. You should not have to push but just a little.
You need to intake 20 to 30 grams of fiber daily for your intestines to function properly. I'll bet you're not coming close???
God Bless---Harry
mlgable
10-09-2003, 10:27 AM
Follow Harry's advice on the metamucil and if you have wiping issues and making sure you are clean just pick up some of the flushable moist wipes that are specifically designed for this purpose. You should not face a lifetime of hemorrhoid problems because of a wiping issue when there are products made just for this kind of thing.