Can pressure from a seat belt during an accident cause hemorrhoids?
I was in an accident a few weeks ago and the seat belt caused some pain in my abdomen. Could this have caused an external hemorrhoid to form? Maybe the medication made B M harder to do? I also had to go to physical therapy, could that have brought it out?
October 7th, 2009 at 2:49 am
Hemorrhoids ARE caused by hard stools and straining to go. If you have a hemorrhoid the doctor will give you medicated suppositories and have you sit in a warm tub for 15 minutes for a few days.
Then, you should buy stool softeners. They’re sold in the laxative aisle. 100mg’s of docusate sodium is very safe. You can buy the generic and taking 2 a day is harmless but will keep your stools soft, so you won’t have to strain.
Medication definitely causes constipation. And not enough exercise does too, as well as not enough fiber in your diet.
I wouldn’t say that seat belts cause hemorrhoids, but being laid up sure can!
Talk to your doctor about this. In the meantime start taking stool softeners and Metamucil or Citrucel 1-3 times a day.
Good luck!
October 7th, 2009 at 2:49 am
I suppose it is possible, but you should worry about getting it treated more than what it’s cause was. please see a doctor