Healthy Rectum

I spent the last couple months on the heart and thought I needed to move on to a different part of the body. You may laugh at the title but there is no laughing when the rectum is unhealthy. The two major problems associated with the rectum are fissures and hemorrhoids. Both are caused primarily by constipation. Avoid constipation and you will keep your rectum healthy. This can be done by keeping the simple carbohydrates at a minimum (cakes, cookies, candies, white bread, white pasta) and increasing the fiber. The second problem is sitting on the toilet. Many people cherish their time on the toilet for a moment of solace. Many people will use this time to catch up on their reading. The problem with this is the pressure it creates on the rectum. The blood flow is backed up causing venous dilation, resulting in hemorrhoids. My suggestion to people is to get in and get your business done and get out. Get rid of the reading material and do not sit for prolonged periods. If you want a moment of solace, finish the job and put the lid down. It is the sinking into the seat that cuts off the blood flow.

The rectum has many nerve endings which makes it very sensitive. That is why some people like to put foreign bodies in there. I recommend against this of course. If you have problems with burning in the butt or irritation, look at what you could be eating that could be causing the irritation. You may like spicy food as it goes in but it can cause unpleasant burning on its way out. If you are having diarrhea and prone to irritation my suggestion is blot and do not wipe. Excessive wiping can cause irritation, just ask anybody that has had a colonoscopy and had to do a bowel prep beforehand. You could also consider buying a bidet, something I highly recommend ;)

Keep those rectums healthy!