For some parents, this season could be their busiest days. When adults find it hard taking a trip to the bathroom during the cold months, you can imagine how difficult it would be for kids. You might have heard your child shouting while they see blood on the toilet paper, don’t panic. You are not alone. As a matter of fact, there are parents who are having problems in treating their child’s hemorrhoids.
It’s no fun, mom!
Remember, piles can be embarrassing for your kids too. Some children do not open up to their parents that they have recognized bulges down there. Even so, there are other kids who are brave enough to tell their parents, that they have noticed something different while removing their bowels. They complain on the itch and the pain. Truly, this isn’t exactly the fun your kid thought of.
Letting Them Understand About Hemorrhoids
Educating your kids is crucial. In other words, letting them understand about hemorrhoids enables them to realize how to treat and get rid of it (totally). The red bulges protruding from your skin results when hemorrhoids swell and inflate. This gives them a reason to see blood not only on their toilet paper, but on their stools as well. It’s itchy and painful. And if you are not doing something about it now, it keeps on coming back. You wouldn’t want your kids to be uncomfortable and most of all, suffer.
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They could not do it on their own. Although they are able to go to the bathroom unassisted, it is essential to guide them in blasting the stubborn piles. At this point, you may have educated them what hemorrhoids are all about. This time, it is critical to teach them on the ways on how to remove and prevent them. You can start by teaching them the causes of piles. Just as what they say, you need to know your enemy before you can fight and win the battle.
So, here are the common causes of hemorrhoids in children:
Sitting too long, not to mention on hard surfaces.
How long do your kids sit on the wooden chairs in school again? You may not be there watching your children, but you can just imagine how long they have been putting too much pressure in their anal area.
Staying too long in the bathroom.
Figure out what is taking them too long in the toilet. More likely they are suffering from constipation or having digestive problems. Thus, it causes them to strain whenever they pass stool.
Unhealthy diet and lifestyle.
You know kids love to divulge themselves on junk foods. They prefer to stay indoors playing their favorite video games rather than playing outside and keeping them active and moving. Perhaps, you can start adding fiber to their diet. This should make their trips to the bathroom easier and convenient. Furthermore, encourage them that it’s more fun to play outdoors.
Treatment is a Choice
Treating hemorrhoids can be done naturally. There are several home cures for piles you can take advantage of. However, when it doesn’t get better, but worse. You may need your pediatrician’s assistance. Yes, piles can get serious. Be keen with the symptoms your children are experiencing. You wouldn’t want them to go through the knife. Meanwhile, majority of the time, hydrating and keeping them healthy will still be the best remedies. And perhaps, a hug and a kiss will take away the pain and discomfort throughout the day.
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