Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are veins under the rectum or around the anus that are dilated or swollen. The blood coagulation and blood thrombosis are caused by repeated pressure in the rectal area or anal veins. This pressure usually results repeated straining to pass bowel movements. Rarely they result from benign or malignant tumors of the abdomen or rectum. It's thought that 75% of Singaporeans will have them at some time in their lives.

The risk for getting hemorrhoids increases with: Constipation, low dietary fiber intake, pregnancy and delivery, obesity, diarrhea, overexertion and certain occupations that require continual standing or sitting. Symptoms of hemorrhoids include: Rectal bleeding, rectal tenderness and/or itching, uncomfortable, painful bowel movements, especially with straining, a lump that can be felt in the anus, a mucous discharge after a bowel movement.

A Bidet System affords owners and steady users the benefits of a direct and steady diffused spray of cool or warm soothing water to the afflicted Hemorrhoidal area. The cool water helps shrink the membrane and aggravated surrounding tissue; thus reduces swelling, irritation and bleeding. Maintaining good hygiene is of most importance in relieving hemorrhoids.

Used regularly, the Bidet may even eliminate the use of messy creams and suppositories which are unpleasant to use and often ineffective. Doctors recommend this water cleansing over the use of moist pads. The ingredients in the moist pads can at times produce allergic reactions which adds to the irritation and discomfort of hemorrhoids. Some physicians believe that scents and inks in decorative toilet papers may also cause irritation.