Health education advice: Circulation disorders: Avoid standing or sitting for prolonged periods, raise the foot of your bed slightly. Avoid exposure to the sun or to heat. Ensure that you eat a healthy balanced diet and carry out regular physical activity (walking, cycling, etc.), avoid excess weight. Avoid clothes that are too tight, wear socks or support stockings and rinse legs with cold water to promote blood circulation.
Haemorrhoids: Drink 1.5 to 2 L of water per day, eat foods that are high in fibre to avoid constipation (fruit, green vegetables, whole grains), avoid fats, coffee, alcohol and spicy foods. Take regular exercise to stimulate the blood flow, and avoid carrying objects that are too heavy.