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It is estimated that 50 to 75 percent of all people will experience hemorrhoids at some time in life. It is reported that Hemorrhoids are most prevalent among adults between 45 to 65 years of age. Pregnant women are also prone to them. This article can help you to avoid this common condition.

If you have hemorrhoids and you are in excruciating pain, see your doctor immediately. This could be a sign of a thrombosed hemorrhoid, which is a blood clot that forms inside the hemorrhoid. This should be treated immediately.

Doctors suggest that using a little petroleum jelly can help ease the pain of hemorrhoids. Before you defecate, smear a little petroleum jelly around the anus. This should help the passage of the stools. If it is a particularly hard stool, a little petroleum jelly can help avoid any injuries to the hemorrhoids.

Hemorrhoids can often become worse if you have a hard time producing a bowel movement. Increasing the amount of fiber that you are consuming is a great way to soften your stools and make bowel movements more comfortable for you, and lessen the chance that you will suffer pain from your hemorrhoids.

Hemorrhoids can be surprisingly painful for such an invisible issue. One of the best ways to prevent it is to drink lots of water. Proper hydration ensures that your stool will be soft, and if it is soft, you will not have to strain as hard during defecation. Drink at least 6 cups of water a day.

As noted, it is estimated that a majority of people will experience hemorrhoids during adulthood. Pregnant women also often get them in late pregnancy and after birth. But they can be treated. By using this article as a guide, you can learn how to prevent them and treat them when they do occur.