What Is Causing Your Hemorrhoids?

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So you have hemorrhoids and you want to know why. With knowledge comes power, and once you have finished reading this article you will have a good knowledge of the three most common causes of hemorrhoids: bowel habits, diet and exercise, and medical. From there you’ll be able to take on the hemorrhoids at the source and defeat them.

In order to understand the root causes of hemorrhoids you have to understand the nature of them. When you think hemorrhoids, think pressure, specifically pressure in the veins of the rectal and pelvic region. When this swelling in the veins expands into the surrounding tissue, you get hemorrhoids. So the key to reducing hemorrhoids is to reduce pressure. One of the most common reasons for excessive amount of pressure that leads to hemorrhoids is one’s bowel habits. If you hurry to make a bowel movement, this excessive speed can cause you to strain too much. Conversely, if you try to avoid making a bowel movement by putting it off, you can also have straining.  You want to avoid straining, as it increases the pressure on your rectal veins. Another associated problem related to bowel habits is persistent constipation or diarrhea. Both of these lead to greater pressure on the anal canal veins due to straining. Do your best to stay regular, and if you are suffering from either of these conditions make sure to consult your doctor.
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In addition, diet and exercise play a role in the causing and the prevention of hemorrhoids. Diets that are low in fiber can lead to straining and thus hemorrhoids, so make sure to get plenty of fiber by eating whole grains and vegetables, including lots of salads with leafy greens chock-full of that roughage that grandma recommends. You can also try out a fiber supplement. Not exercising or not getting enough exercise can also contribute to hemorrhoids. This is especially true if you have put on a few extra pounds, especially around the pelvis or abdomen, as this can lead to increased pressure in the veins of the pelvis. Lastly, make sure to drink plenty of water, as dehydration can harden the stool and lead to straining.

Lastly there are medical factors that can lead to hemorrhoids. For example if you are pregnant, the changes in your hormone levels will lead to greater blood flow in the pelvis, and the relaxing of your regular supporting tissues of the growing fetus adds pressure to the blood vessels. While you’re in labor you may develop hemorrhoids because the anal area is subject to intense pressures as you push while delivering the baby. Also, if you have liver or heart disease, long-term sufferers can have a condition where blood pools in the pelvic region or abdomen. This causes the veins to enlarge and causes hemorrhoids. Lastly there is the possibility of a tumor in the pelvic region. These are rare but worth checking out with your doctor.

Knowing the causes of hemorrhoids is the first step towards preventing them. Make sure to practice proper bowel habits, a good regimen of diet and exercise, and rule out medical conditions, and you’ll be happier and healthier. You can do it!