Causes of Hemorrhoids
Common Causes of Hemorrhoids
• Pregnancy: Due to hormonal changes and increased pressure by the
growing fetus, the veins are strained to pump blood.
• Prolonging Going to the Restroom: Never try to hold back if you feel
that you have to have a bowel movement because this can create an even more constipated feeling and this added
strain will create a hemorrhoid flare up.
• Chronic Venous Deficiency: General weakness in the veins is a
contributing factor to getting hemorrhoids. Standing and or sitting for long periods, being overweight, not
exercising enough, and smoking all create an atmosphere in your body for deficiency as another cause of
hemorrhoids.
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's disease may be the underlying
cause of hemorrhoids.
• Portal Hypertension: Increased pressure within the portal vein which
brings blood from the intestines to the liver causing a condition called cirrhosis is often the
underlying cause of hemorrhoids.
• Being Overweight
• Rapid Weight Loss
• High blood pressure
• Anal Intercourse
• Heavy lifting
• Wiping Too Hard: Can cause or aggravate hemorrhoids. Wipe gently and
use a soft damp cloth with aloe juice or a wet wipe and dry completely. This will relieve hemorrhoid bleeding
and pain. Pads soaked in witch hazel, cranesbill, aloe vera, or apple vinegar is good both for cleaning and to
dry and soothe the area.
• Aging: Around the thirties, a progressive weakening of the support
structures in this area manifest which can cause hemorrhoids.
• Diseases affecting muscles and or neural networks can be one of the causes
of hemorrhoids.
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