The bright fireworks of the Spring Festival have become a thing of the past, but a wave of "special" consumption after the festival has quietly risen. According to the latest data, in just 3 days after the holiday, the sales of hemorrhoid cream tripled! This can't help but make people curious, is there such a "worry" hidden behind the festival gathering? Especially for our middle-aged and elderly friends, the problem of hemorrhoids is an "unspeakable hidden" that needs to be carefully cared for. Today, let's easily talk about this health topic and how to provide appropriate care for the "worries" of the elderly.
1. Why have hemorrhoids become a "hot spot" after the holiday?
The surge in sales of hemorrhoid cream after the holiday is not accidental. During the Spring Festival, family and friends gather together, and delicious food is indispensable. However, for the digestive system, this is quite a test. Especially in the elderly, due to the decline of physical function, gastrointestinal peristalsis slows down, and is more likely to have constipation, hemorrhoids and other problems. Coupled with bad habits such as irregular work and rest during the festival, sitting and standing for a long time, the incidence of hemorrhoids will naturally increase.
2. How much does hemorrhoids affect the elderly?
Although hemorrhoids are not a serious disease, they bring a lot of trouble to the lives of the elderly. First of all, hemorrhoids can cause symptoms such as discomfort, pain, and bleeding, which can affect the daily activities and mood of the elderly. Secondly, if hemorrhoids are not treated in time, they may also cause complications such as infection and anemia, which pose a threat to the health of the elderly. Therefore, for the elderly, the problem of hemorrhoids should never be underestimated.
3. How to prevent and ** hemorrhoids?
Since hemorrhoids affect the elderly so much, how should we prevent and **? In fact, the key is to develop good living habits and eating habits.
1.In terms of living habits:
Avoid sitting and standing for long periods of time: Holding the same position for a long time will increase the pressure and easily induce hemorrhoids. Therefore, the elderly should change their posture in a timely manner and walk around more.
Keep it clean: Wash it in time after using the toilet to avoid infection. If possible, you can use a warm sitz bath to help relieve discomfort.
Exercise properly: Proper exercise can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and prevent constipation and hemorrhoids. Older people can opt for light exercises such as walking, tai chi, etc.
2.In terms of eating habits:
Eat more high-fiber foods: Such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, etc., these foods can increase the volume of stool, soften stool, prevent constipation and hemorrhoids.
Drink plenty of water: Adequate water intake helps keep stools smooth and reduces stress.
Avoid spicy and irritating foods: These foods can irritate the mucous membranes and aggravate the symptoms of hemorrhoids. Older people should choose foods that are light and easy to digest.
4. Precautions for the use of hemorrhoids cream
Of course, if hemorrhoids have flare-up, timely medical attention is the most important thing. Under the guidance of a doctor, hemorrhoid creams can be used to relieve symptoms. However, there are also a few things to keep in mind when using hemorrhoid cream:
Use as directed by a healthcare practitioner: Do not buy and use hemorrhoid cream on your own, so as not to aggravate the condition with improper medication.
Be aware of drug allergies: If you experience allergic symptoms such as itching, redness and swelling after use, discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor.
Keep it clean: Before using hemorrhoid cream, it is necessary to keep ** clean and dry, so as not to affect the efficacy of the drug.
Do not use for long periods of time: Hemorrhoids cream can only relieve symptoms, not hemorrhoids. If long-term use does not work, you should seek medical attention in time to seek other methods.
The three-fold increase in sales of hemorrhoid cream after the holiday reminds us to pay more attention to the health of the elderly. As children and younger generations, we should pay more attention to the living and eating habits of the elderly, and help them prevent common diseases such as hemorrhoids. At the same time, the elderly themselves should also learn to take care of their bodies and maintain good living habits and attitudes. Only in this way can we work together to protect the health and well-being of the elderly. Within 3 days of opening, the sales volume of hemorrhoid cream tripled