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Home Remedies What Causes Hemorrhoids?

Causes of Hemorrhoids- Understand What Causes Hemorrhoids?

Hemorrhoids are lumps formed by inflammation of veins around the anus and lower rectum area.

What Causes Hemorrhoids?

Every man and woman is prone to hemorrhoids sometime during his/her lifetime. Hemorrhoids are not life threatening conditions. Most causes of hemorrhoids are lifestyle related and some are genetics.

Chronic Constipation is one of the most common causes of hemorrhoids. The straining to pass stool causes pressure on blood vessels around the lower rectum and anus area. These vessels usually circulate blood to facilitate stool passing. When the vessels are strained they get inflamed and swollen. The swollen or bulged veins are called hemorrhoids.

Some people read news paper in the toilet. This makes them sit longer in the toilet. The log time sitting in the toilet causes strain in the rectum vessels which can lead to hemorrhoids.

Lack of fiber in the diet causes constipation which can lead to hemorrhoids.

Similarly chronic diarrhea also causes strain in the bowel vessels causing hemorrhoids.

Some people are genetically predisposed with weaker veins.

Some people have occupational compulsion to stand for long hours. The standing position causes strain on the rectum vessels causing hemorrhoids. If your job involves long standing hours then you must ensure that you get periodic rest from standing.

Pregnancy also causes hemorrhoids. The fetus produces strain on the lower abdominal vessels. The hemorrhoids caused by pregnancy usually disappear after the child birth.

Anal intercourse is another cause for hemorrhoids.

If any other activity such as lifting weight etc causes strain on these vessels then the veins will get swollen causing hemorrhoids.

Interestingly most of the above causes of hemorrhoids are probable causes. Exact mechanism has not been researched well.

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