Causes of Hemorrhoids

You may wonder where hemorrhoids come from. Well...pressure that is applied on veins of the pelvic and rectal system causes hemroids. The following are a few factors in causing hemorrhoids that we have taken from our website :

1. Adopting a wrong position on the toilet seat is one of the main causes of hemorrhoids. Here is correct way to sit; a person should follow when sitting on the toilet: sit on the toilet normally, then raise your feet up on tiptoes and balls of feet (front part of foot) and bend forward with your elbows to your knees. This position allows the poo to come out with little effort, thus lessening the chance of hemorrhoids coming through the hole and reducing the chance of developing new hemorrhoids.
2. Constipation is another cause of hemorrhoids. Straining to pass hard stools puts too much pressure on the rectum and makes the veins swell (like varicose veins behind the knees). To avoid the internal problems caused by constipation, when you go to the toilet, take your time; let nature do its thing. Try gentle deep breathing and avoid holding your breath, to put a little pressure on the poo to come out.
3. Diarrhea is a factor that damages the veins. In this case, there are frequent passing of stool, and even though the fecal matter is soft, it dampens the intestine at the same time and causes the hemorrhoid disease. Take a good care of you, always wash your hands before eating and always wash the fruits and vegetables before consuming them.
4. Wiping too hard or too long may cause or aggravate hemorrhoids. The bowel should evacuate the contents well, reducing the need for excess wiping, if you followed the suggestions of extra fiber and water. Also, use a soft damp cloth that absorbs a lot.
5. Other important cause of hemorrhoids is pregnancy. Maximum pressure is exerted during delivery time and this increases the anal pressure while the baby is pushed out. To prevent hemorrhoids from showing, you must do a lot of exercise during the pregnancy, especially in the beginning.

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