Washing the buttocks after bowel movement has certain benefits for hemorrhoids, which can relieve hemorrhoid symptoms to a certain extent and prevent the condition from worsening.
Hemorrhoids are caused by pathological changes in the normal tissues of the anus (e.g., venous plexus, arteriovenous anastomotic branches, etc.), and can be divided into three types: internal hemorrhoids, external hemorrhoids, and mixed hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoidal tissues after stool, because of friction, stimulation by stool, etc., there can be bleeding, pain and other symptoms.
Washing the buttocks after defecation, especially gently with clean, warm water, causes less irritation to the hemorrhoidal tissue compared to traditional wiping with paper towels. Also, rinsing with a stream of clean water is easier on the anus than wiping with paper towels, which can effectively reduce the irritation of fecal particles on hemorrhoidal tissue.
At the same time, using warm water to flush the anus can, to a certain extent, promote local blood circulation in the anus and improve the corresponding symptoms brought about by hemorrhoids. In addition, for the hemorrhoidal tissue with broken, it can also reduce the possibility of infection, which can prevent the condition from worsening to a certain extent.
If you are experiencing discomfort, it is recommended that you go to the hospital as soon as possible to clarify your condition and receive the appropriate treatment.