Don’t be embarrassed with almoranas

Almoranas. If the mere word makes you cringe in embarrassment, you are not alone. Almoranas, or hemorrhoidal disease, is not a usual topic discussed among family or friends, but nearly 3 out of 4 adults will have it a few times in their lives. Hemorrhoidal problem should not be something to be ashamed of, especially to the point that you refuse to seek medical help.

Hemorrhoidal disease is caused by swollen blood vessels in and around the anus and lower rectum, much like varicose veins in legs . This condition occurs when the blood vessels expand and enlarge, causing the walls of the veins to stretch and sometimes, break and bleed. Swollen hemorrhoids may be caused by chronic constipation or diarrhea, drinking too much alcohol and eating spicy food.

How do you know if you have hemorrhoidal disease? You may have external hemorrhoids, which form under the skin around your anus, when you feel itching, irritation, and swelling in your anal region. Sometimes blood clots, called thrombus, form in an external hemorrhoid, and this can cause severe pain, inflammation, and a hard lump on the anus. On the other hand, internal hemorrhoids, which form within the rectum, are hard to see and feel. They are usually painless, but irritation or painless bleeding may occur when straining during bowel movements.

If left untreated, hemorrhoidal problem can greatly affect physical activities both at home and at work. It can cause discomfort even while sitting or walking, especially for over a long period of time.

The best way to prevent hemorrhoidal disease is to keep your stool soft enough to avoid the strain when defecating. You can keep your symptoms from getting worse by following these tips:

• Eat a high-fiber diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
• Drink at least 8 glasses of water daily.
• Do not strain or force yourself when trying to pass stool.
• Avoid long periods of sitting, particularly in the toilet as this may increase pressure on the veins in the anus.

Hemorrhoidal disease is treatable with oral and topical medication or surgery. You may also consider treating almoranas with Diosmin+Hesperidin (Daflon® 1000), which has been proven to reduce pain, bleeding and swelling quickly. Diosmin+Hesperidin (Daflon® 1000) is used worldwide to treat hemorrhoidal disease because of its anti-inflammatory and anti-venous properties. It is recommended to be taken 3 tablets per day for 4 days, 2 tablets per day for the next 3 days during mealtimes . If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. Breast-feeding is not recommended for the duration of the treatment, due to the absence of data on the excretion of the medicine into breast milk. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

Diosmin+Hesperidin (Daflon® 1000) is the Philippines’ No. 1 treatment for Almoranas . It is available in all leading drugstores nationwide.

There shouldn’t be any taboo topics when it comes to your health. If you think you have symptoms for hemorrhoidal disease, consult your doctor right away. And remember that for Almoranas, you can heal the vein to stop bleeding and pain.

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