Hemorrhoids or piles affect as many as 50% of people and occur most often in the middle aged group. Hemorrhoid are veins or blood vessels around the anus or lower rectal area that have become swollen or inflamed.
Some of the common causes of hemorrhoids are:
- straining during bowel movements
- prolonged sitting or standing
- pregnancy
Constipation is the most common cause of hemorrhoids. Straining causes the veins around the anus to swell. Increase your water and fiber intake to prevent constipation. Avoid excessive consumption of processed foods.
Hemorrhoids can develop from prolonged sitting or standing. These positions can place unnecessary strain to the bowel region.
Hemorrhoids are common during pregnant women. The growing uterus puts extra pressure on the pelvic veins and inferior cave which is the vein that receives blood from the lower limbs. The increased pressure slows the blood flow from the lower half of the body and causes the veins below the uterus to become swollen or inflamed. This type of hemorrhoids usually disappear after pregnancy.
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