Dealing with Hemorrhoids at Work: Tips for Comfort and Prevention

If you’re prone to developing hemorrhoids, it’s important to find effective methods for managing them while at home and work. Having a good self-care routine can help prevent hemorrhoids altogether or keep you comfortable should you develop one. 

Whether you have an internal hemorrhoid inside your rectum or an external hemorrhoid outside your anus, you can deal with various unpleasant symptoms such as bleeding, itching, and pain while sitting or having a bowel movement. 

In many cases, simple habits can exacerbate or alleviate these symptoms; it’s essential to pay close attention to self-care, both at home and at work. 

Betsy Clemens, MD, and the rest of our team at Midwest Hemorrhoid Treatment Center in Town and Country, Missouri, understand how unpleasant and painful hemorrhoids can be. So, to encourage better comfort and healing, we’re providing tips to keep you comfortable while you’re at work (and at home) in this month’s blog. 

Managing hemorrhoid symptoms at work

When you’re dealing with painful or itchy hemorrhoids, it’s important to take measures that will not only keep you comfortable but also avoid worsening your symptoms. 

Some of these self-care tips include:

• Don’t sit for extended periods; get up and move about every 15 minutes
• Sit on something soft, such as a cushion or inflatable donut pillow from the drugstore
• Try to use the toilet as soon as you have the urge for a bowel movement
• When sitting on the toilet, try to keep your knees above your hips
• Avoid sitting on the toilet for an extended period
• Try using some pre-moistened wipes instead of toilet paper for wiping
• Wear breathable cotton underwear 
• Drink plenty of water
• Avoid drinking caffeine 

Practicing some of the habits regularly, even when you don’t have an active hemorrhoid, can help prevent hemorrhoids from recurring. 

When do hemorrhoids require expert-level treatment?

While the above-mentioned list of self-care tips can be incredibly helpful, sometimes hemorrhoids require medical intervention. If you notice that your symptoms aren’t improving or your hemorrhoid is affecting your everyday life, our team is here to help. 

Dr. Clemens can recommend other at-home remedies that may also be helpful. Still, if your hemorrhoid is severe, she may suggest that you undergo a medical procedure to either drain the hemorrhoid or cut off its blood supply so it shrivels up and falls off. She discusses your treatment options thoroughly so that you can choose the one that works best for you. 

Ready to get hemorrhoid relief?

For expert-level hemorrhoid treatment or more prevention and relief tips, please schedule an appointment with our team by calling our office or using our online booking feature today.