Cause of Hemroids

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Hemroid Causes

The most prevalent cause of hemroids is constipation because straining to pass hard stools puts pressure on the rectum. That makes the veins swell (like varicose) and hemroids to appear. Related factors are on the commode for prolonged time, diarrhea, frequent use of laxatives or enemas, and excessive rubbing or cleaning of the rectum.

Aging, pregnancy, obesity, diarrhea, too many enemas or laxatives, pushing too much during bowel movements, and spending too much time on the toilet are causes. Heredity may also play a part in some cases. There is reason to believe that hemorrhoids are caused by heavy lifting or long hours of being seated.

Hemroids are a type of varicose vein that can happen with age. Basically any increase in strain in the anus can cause hemroids. The upright posture of humans alone naturally places a great deal of stress on the rectal veins and that sometimes causes them to bulge.

Pregnancy and Child Birth

Pregnant women are prone to hemroids because of the weight of the baby and uterus on the rectum. If hemroids don't develop during pregnancy they can occur during or because of child birth and long labor. (also childbirth)

Other contributions include:

• Certain medical conditions including infections
• Diet low in fiber or fluids
• Severe coughing
• Family history of hemorrhoids (heredity)
• Sitting for lengthy periods

Stages of Healing

It is very important to discover and remove the cause of hemroids, if possible. The goal is to shrink the hemroid and make them disappear. Just treating symptoms (like relieving itch) won't make them go away. There are several home treatments for hemroids.

Hemroid Symptoms