I am losing weight and have tiredness. Is it due to hemorrhoids?

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I understand your concern and will help you with it. Do not worry. Around 75 percent of people suffer from hemorrhoids at some point in life. Most of the time, it just appears worse than it actually is. Early hemorrhoids (initial grade) can be treated by healthy bowel habits and a healthy diet. What you should aim for is to get rid of constipation and maintain healthy bowel habits.

1) Do not strain. Always respond to nature's call.

2) Do not sit in the toilet for long hours.

3) Increase dietary fiber in your meals if you are constipated. The soluble fiber in a banana, papaya, mango, etc., will help.

4) Take a sitz bath if your hemorrhoid is external and painful (watch on the internet how to do it).

5) Use an ointment (like shield ointment) containing Phenylephrine, Allantoin, Hydrocortisone 30 minutes before a bowel movement. It will reduce pain and swelling.

6) Walk for atleast 30 minutes regularly. It will help.

7) Chronic blood loss from hemorrhoids may lead to iron deficiency anemia. That can be the reason for tiredness. I suggest you get a CBC (complete blood count) test done.

Is your appetite normal, or has it reduced? 4 kg of weight loss is there, but what is the duration in which you lost this much weight? It is possible that due to stomach aches, your diet is reduced. Do you feel burning pain? Is the pain more in an empty stomach or after food? Please answer the question so that I can guide you accordingly.