Stillearly Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 (edited) https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/doctors-warning-people-not-insert-17802129 Doctors warning people not to insert frozen potatoes in latest home remedy Sufferers too embarrassed to seek medical help are trying the latest wacky 'home remedy', but doctors have warned it could be dangerous and you shouldn't do it. A number of online websites suggest a frozen French fry-sized piece of potato inserted internally for 30 seconds is just the ticket for pile sufferers. Because a raw potato is slightly acidic it apparently can relieve pain and itching while its frozen state constricts blood vessels in the sensitive zone. "Here's what you need to do: Peel a raw potato and cut into thin slices, like you do it for French fries,” claims one article. "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, or piles as they're commonly known, are swollen or bulging veins in the anus. They're similar to varicose veins seen on legs but in a much more sensitive part of the body. It's estimated around 1 in 20 Brits will experience piles at least once in their life. There are many causes for haemorrhoids including pregnancy and straining during bowel movement. Long spells of sitting down, constipation, a low fibre diet and obesity have also all been linked to causing piles. Dr Diana Gall, of leading online medical service Doctor-4-U, said: “Piles can be an irritating condition and sufferers are sometimes too embarrassed to seek professional helping, turning to old wives’ tales instead. There is no medical evidence that putting frozen potatoes inside the anus can help cure piles, so I would urge caution to anyone thinking of doing it. “Piles often go away on their own after a few days, but there are some tried and trusted ways to keep them at bay. “You should drink plenty of fluids and maintain a fibre-rich diet and try having regular warm baths to ease itching and pain. “If home treatments do not banish your piles, it is advised to go to your doctor and explore alternative treatments.” Frozen spud pieces are the latest in a line of strange methods to deal with haemorrhoids. New mums who suffer with post pregnancy piles have been trialing trendy food supplement CBD oil on their uncomfortable regions. CBD is the non-psychoactive part of the cannabis plant and is perfectly legal in the UK. Edited February 26, 2020 by Stillearly 1 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 I remember getting piles when I was about 13/14 bad enough that I had to go to see my local GP. I was absolutely mortified to discover that he was on holiday and I was seeing a temporary replacement doctor who was both female and young. To say I was embarrassed would be putting it mildly. I was having enough trouble communicating with the girls in my class at school let alone trying to remember and say the fancy word for piles. 😀 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karon steve Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 When I saw the title of the topic I immediately thought of cigars not potatoes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fygjam Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 28 minutes ago, karon steve said: When I saw the title of the topic I immediately thought of cigars not potatoes. I thought it was a more regal version of a Prince Albert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillearly Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 14 hours ago, Jambo said: I remember getting piles when I was about 13/14 bad enough that I had to go to see my local GP. I was absolutely mortified to discover that he was on holiday and I was seeing a temporary replacement doctor who was both female and young. To say I was embarrassed would be putting it mildly. I was having enough trouble communicating with the girls in my class at school let alone trying to remember and say the fancy word for piles. 😀 Chalfonts St Giles 😉 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxyhog Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 Had an op for piles when we lived in the Isle of Man. Consisted of a doctor putting elastic bands around them so cutting off the blood supply & eventually they fall off. Not recommended unless you're a masochist,it was excrutiatingly fucking painful. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KhunDon Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 On 2/27/2020 at 2:44 AM, karon steve said: When I saw the title of the topic I immediately thought of cigars not potatoes. Do you have to insert the cigar all the way in up to the makers name? Asking for a friend. 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan the terrible Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 On 3/26/2020 at 10:43 PM, KhunDon said: Do you have to insert the cigar all the way in up to the makers name? Asking for a friend. 🤔 you light it for a friend 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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