By: Juan Fernando González G. 

Few people know of the existence of Saint Fiacro, the first son of the King of Scotland (year 670), a kind of priest who helped hundreds of people to overcome various anorectal conditions, especially those related to hemorrhoids. It seems that the secret to alleviate this painful condition were the legumes that, converted into broths and stews, were offered to the people who came to the small hospital that the religious had built.

The subject of the so-called hemorrhoids is one of those that arouses modesty and that happen to the “cousin of a friend.” However, it is becoming more and more frequent due, among other things, to poor nutritional habits that cause constipation, a condition in which the stool is hard, dry and difficult to expel. A person with constipation is considered to be one who has fewer than three bowel movements in a week.

Solutions in sight
There is not much statistical information in this regard, but it is estimated that hemorrhoids affect five percent of the Mexican population (6.5 million individuals). They are known to be rare before 20 years of age, and their frequency increases with time; It is estimated that more than half of people over 50 will be affected by this painful circumstance at some point in their life.

Specialists have established various risk factors that can predispose the presence of hemorrhoids: heredity, pregnancy, obesity, sedentary life (which involves little or no exercise), constipation and a diet low in fiber. Here are some recommendations that can help you overcome this condition:

-Follow good hygiene in the anal area, which means not scratching or rubbing hemorrhoids.
-Eat foods with fiber (peel fruits, cereals and whole wheat bread) to facilitate bowel movements and help clean the intestines.
-Minimize the consumption of alcoholic beverages and condiments.

Obviously, it will always be convenient to visit a specialist. If you choose to consult a homeopathic doctor, then the regular clinical review will be complemented with the investigation of your mental and emotional symptoms, whenever an apprehensive patient, with stress or with signs of depression, as well as one who does not know how to manage his Loneliness, aggressiveness, or a bad mood will be more prone to this disorder.

A good option, of course, are over-the-counter homeopathic medicines that contain Witch Hazel, Aesculus and Collinsonia, substances that promote blood circulation, reduce pain in the anal area and can even help solve certain problems of constipation.

References
Gastroenterology Diagnostic Guidelines. General Hospital of Mexico.
Mira Picó, Desiderio (Master in Coloproctology, University of Zaragoza, Spain). San Fiacro, patron of proctology.
National Assembly of Homeopathy (Spain).