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Doctors are imploring embarrassed piles sufferers to stay away from bizarre online ‘treatments’ – including popping pieces of frozen potato up their bum. Those struggling with haemorrhoids are being urged to swerve spud suppositories and instead stay hydrated, enjoy a fibre-rich diet and visit a GP if things don’t improve. Experts warn there is no medical evidence to back up the ‘old wives’ tales’, one of which involves inserting frozen French-fry sized potato slices into the anus for 30 seconds at a time for three to five days. Advocates claim the slightly acidic spud can relieve pain and itching while the coldness helps constrict blood vessels in the sensitive area. One online article reads: ‘Here’s what you need to do: Peel a raw potato and cut into thin slices, like you do it for French fries. Put the slices into the freezer and wait until they are frozen. ‘Insert the frozen potato slice in your anus and leave it inside for 30 seconds. Repeat the process for three to five days. The next three to five days leave the slice inside for 30 seconds more each time. ‘The potatoes have astringent properties and help relieve the pain and itchy sensation which usually happens with this condition, while the ice cold potato constricts the blood vessels, reduces the swelling and relieves your pain instantly.’ Haemorrhoids, also known as piles, are swollen or bulging veins in the anus. It’s estimated that around one in 20 Brits will experience them at least once in their life.

Read more: https://metro.co.uk/2020/02/20/dont-treat-piles-shoving-frozen-potatoes-bum-12274281/?ito=cbshare