What Causes Hemorrhoids? Taking a Quick Look At Hemorrhoid Causes
submitted: Jul 30th 2008 |
by: SherieMoor |
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About 80% of Americans suffer from painful internal and/or external hemorrhoids. But do you know what causes hemorrhoids and what they are? Hemorrhoids, which some people also call piles, are veins inside the rectum that have swollen. They can make sitting, standing, lying down, and even going to the bathroom very painful.
There are two different kinds of hemorrhoids. Internal hemorrhoids are swollen rectum veins located inside the body, and they can't be felt or seen by you unless they've progressed to the severe stage. External hemorrhoids, on the other hand, also swell and can be felt and seen outside the body through the anus.
Not a pleasant scenario, is it? But why does this happen? Do you consistently have a hard time having bowel movements and have to 'force' them out? The most common of hemorrhoid causes happens to be constipation. Constantly straining on the toilet puts strain on the walls of your intestines, and the intestinal wall veins swell up and become hemorrhoids.
Another one of the biggest hemorrhoid causes is pregnancy. Due to the usual constipation that can occur during pregnancy, along with the increased pressure of baby weight, this can easily bring about hemorrhoids. Many expectant mothers find that the discomfort from hemorrhoids outweighs morning sickness.
What else causes hemorrhoids? Here are some of the following habits to stay away from:
- Sitting for long periods of time, especially on the toilet
- Standing for a long period of time
- Reading while sitting on the toilet, which breaks your concentration and causes you to sit longer than you need to
- Lack of fiber and water, which causes stool to be hard and difficult to pass
If you're obese, you also have a higher risk of suffering from hemorrhoids. You could also have a history of hemorrhoids in your family that increases your risk.
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