3 Tips for Traveling with Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids can be extremely uncomfortable when traveling. The constant sitting and pressure on the veins in your rectum can cause them to swell and become inflamed, leading to a flare-up. The experts at Premier Surgical Hemorrhoid Treatment Center in Knoxville are sharing a few things you can do to help reduce the risk of a hemorrhoid flare-up while on the road or in the air.

Expert Tips from Premier Hemorrhoid

#1 – Drink more water
People often underestimate how much water they need to drink throughout the day. When traveling, you may require even more to stay sufficiently hydrated. Between the dryness caused by flights or the distractions of just trying to get where you’re going, it’s easy to forget to drink water throughout your travels.

Try to drink even more water than you think you need the day before and the day of your biggest traveling day. Sure, this may lead to more bathroom breaks, but it will also help you stay hydrated and could help prevent sudden flare-ups caused by dehydration or difficult-to-pass bowel movements.

#2 – Get up as much as you can
Sitting for too long can severely affect our health, especially if you suffer from hemorrhoids. Whether driving or flying, try to get up and out of your seat at least once per hour. Take a trip to the restroom or stop and walk around a gas station or park. Increasing your blood flow will ease the pressure on your lower body and help reduce hemorrhoid pressure.

#3 – Make healthy food choices
Convenience is king when traveling. Because of this, people often make quick food choices or choices that they might not normally make on a regular day. Fried or heavily processed foods can cause inflammation and flare-ups. So, try to make healthier food choices when you can. Nuts, vegetables, and fruits are great choices because they are portable, healthier, and great sources of fiber–which will keep your BMs regular and hemorrhoids in check.

Find Relief Today

Premier Surgical Hemorrhoid Treatment Center in Knoxville, TN, is the only dedicated hemorrhoid center in the region. We offer a quick, non-surgical Infrared Coagulation laser procedure that eliminates 90 percent of painful hemorrhoids. And hemorrhoid treatment is covered by most insurance plans!

For more information or to request an appointment, call our Confidential Hemorrhoid Hotline at (865) 588-9952 or visit https://www.premiersurgical.com/hemorrhoid-treatment-appointment-request/.