Q Constipation has caused anal pain and even hemorrhoids, and my belly is always bloated and swollen. Will these get better together too?
A Hemorrhoids and bloating caused by long-standing constipation often improve together once the constipation is resolved. When stool passes smoothly, anal strain decreases and gas retention is relieved.
Detailed Answer
Repeatedly straining to pass hard stool stretches the anal veins and causes hemorrhoids, and when stool stays in the intestines too long, gas builds up and the abdomen is always bloated. Holding it in because of anal pain, and then hardening further from holding—to break this vicious cycle, the constipation itself must be resolved.
Oriental Medicine Clinic Perspective
Oriental medicine treatment focuses on softening stool and restoring timely emptying of the bowels, creating bowel movements that do not strain the anus. When constipation is resolved, the discomfort from hemorrhoids and chronic bloating often subside naturally as well.
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