Cause Of Hemorrhoids

What is the main cause of hemorrhoids? Why some people have them and some don't? Our life style is the # 1 hemorrhoids cause, lack of foods high in fiber, lack of exercises, bad bowel habits, genetics, too much alcohol, etc.

However today we know that the main cause of hemorrhoids is lack of foods high in fiber, insufficient water intake and lack of movement are the main causes. Another possible hemorrhoid cause is genetics, it is quite possible to inherit a tendency to develop hemorrhoids.

We can divide hemorrhoid causes on several groups:

1. Improper nutrition - Lack of foods high in fiber in our diet, little or no whole grain breads, cereals, raw vegetables and fruits causing constipation or diarrhea. Not drinking enough water, or drinking to much coffle, soft drinks and alcohol. Too much red meat, white bread, spicy foods and candies.

2. Bad bowel movement habits  - Not going to the bathroom as soon as we feel the urge. Straining during passing stool, caused by hard stool, which is again caused by lack of foods high in fiber in our diet. Reading during bowel movement, which causes prolonged sitting, which causes unnecessary pressure on veins in the lower rectum.

3. Daily activities - Too much sitting or standing, causing again pressure on veins in the lower rectum. Driving to work instead taking a public transport, bike or walking. Little or no exercise.

4. Lack of personal hygiene - No washing up after the bowel movements, forget the paper use a bidet, shower or moist vipes with Witch Hazel like Tucks.

5. Pregnancy and childbirth - Hormonal changes along with increased pressure of fetus on the veins in anal canal.

6. Being overweight - Excess weight causes pressure on veins in anal canal.

7. Medical conditions - Anal infection, liver or heart disease, or even tumors in the pelvic area can cause hemorrhoids to bulge. 

8. Too much rubbing and cleaning around anus - Don't use toilet paper, wash up after bowel movements or use moist towels like Tucks.

9. Aging - Not your fault, just make sure to eat plenty of foods high in fiber, fruits, vegetables and drink lots of water. Anything of the above can be the cause of hemorrhoids, usually it is several of these causes combined that are the problem.

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