Obesity Increases The Risk Of Hemorrhoids And Other Conditions

Obesity continues to gain attention as the most outwardly obvious signs of American excess, poor lifestyle and disregard for personal health. Most people are familiar with the more dangerous complications from being chronically overweight, like Diabetes and Heart Disease, but what many don’t realize is that another frequently occurring (and thoroughly unpleasant) side effect is hemorrhoids. That’s right, not only do you risk an artificially shortened lifespan if your lifestyle is such that you are significantly overweight, but you could end up suffering from the indignity and irritation of bleeding hemorrhoids. Check hemroidshemorrhoids.com to see just how unpleasant this can be.

As might be expected given that the general population seems reluctant to modify their behavior to lower susceptibility to the myriad of issues obesity leaves them at a higher risk to encounter, many doctors have turned their attention from prevention and begun to focus on informing patients about hemorrhoid treatment options. There are a variety of methods available, ranging from topical creams and ointments to suppositories, oral medications, medicated baths, special cushions (known as hemorrhoids rings) and even surgery, which may be required if typical hemorrhoid treatment fails to cure the patient or if bleeding hemorrhoids pose an immediate health risk due to blood loss. While there are some extenuating factors, including a genetic predisposition or pregnancy, that are obviously not an issue of patient indifference, the fact remains that a large percentage of people suffering from hemorrhoids could likely avoid it if they took simple measures to reduce their risk. This has a group of healthcare officials questioning why there continues to be a public acceptance of the side effects of obesity, along with the associated costs and strain on the medical system, when the solution is as simple as adopting a healthier lifestyle.

“I don’t pretend to claim that hemorrhoids or even bleeding hemorrhoids are responsible for extended wait times in hospital ERs, or that the cost of treating the condition is raising health care premiums for everyone,” pointed out a spokesperson during a recent press conference, “but this is symptomatic of a much bigger problem. Like so many health issues associated with obesity, I have a difficult time wrapping my head around the fact that people would continue to load up on fats, sugars and soda while sitting around watching TV instead of getting out and going for a walk, all while knowing that they will pay a price for this lifestyle. It may be something relatively harmless but incredibly annoying like hemorrhoids, or it could be a heart attack that cuts their life short.”

In other words, hemorrhoid treatment is a stopgap, not the solution.

Lawrence Kreger reports on current medical issues and recently wrote a piece on bleeding hemorrhoids and surgical solutions. Lawrence spoke at a symposium linking obesity to a wide range of health issues, noting that hemorrhoid treatment costs would fall significantly if the public adopted a healthier lifestyle. Comments for Lawrence may be directed to: Advanced Health Consultants, P. O. Box 530007, St. Petersburg, FL, 33747; medsearch205@cs.com; Phone #: 727-328-0859.