Why do cold countries constipate me and give me piles?

[Shoeboat]

Whenever I go to Europe or the US or UK - especially at this time of year. I suffer a lot of discomfort after wiping my bum, and that's if I manage to push the poo out of it in the first place.

Some of my friends have said it is a dehydration issue and that one drinks less fluids when out of Asia, hence the bowel movements slow right down to an (almost) halt - but if that's the case then how come dehydration gives African kids diarrhea and dysentery?

Perhaps it is simply the diet, but I don't really feel that my bread intake is sufficiently more then it is here in Bangkok, though my vegetable and fruit intake may well be less.

Anyway, it's one of two reasons why I prefer to live in Thailand. The other is that my lips don't chap or decide to flare up with a cold sore the same day I have an important meeting.

[David48]

I would suggest that, in addition to the decreased hydration moving back to a cooler climate ... the major reason, apart from sickness would the adoption of a western diet again.

Just my Number 2's worth ...

[cooked]

I love mangoes, so no problems for me as long as I live near our mango trees.

Interesting about the piles, exactly the same for me. My arthritis has more or less disappeared but my Asthma stays with me most of the year.

[CobraSnakeNecktie]

The US military has studied health changes caused by relocation factors.

I recall altitude, temperature, humidity, dehydration, food changes often cause circulatory problems.

Piles aka Roids are common circulatory issue.

[rak sa_ngop]

Cold weather always makes me urinate more often. Sometimes every hour for the first few nights until I reclimatise to the cold.

I would think that this also results in dehydration regardless of amounts of fluid intake.

[Tolley]

Hydration might be an issue but the bigger issue is bound to be diet nothing to do with the weather. More fibre and a good probiotic should fix that easily enough. Exercise might also be a contributing factor maybe you are more active in the warm climate than the cold?

[Shoeboat]

Yes I'm definitely more active here, though I maybe walk as much or more when in Europe.

[Sheryl]

The constipation causes the hemorrhoids (piles).

To resolve one, have to address the other.

Nothing to do with the weather, everything to do with diet.

If you cannot improve your diet then take psyllium and/or eat prunes. And yes, more liquids. But fiber is the main thing.

[Shoeboat]

Excellent point Sheryl.

Next time in Europe I think I will just avoid bread and ask for vegetables instead. That plus fibre pills maybe.