Causes of Hemorrhoids
As you grow older, there are many changes you will notice, both with life in general and in your own body. One thing that many people experience as they age is the unpleasant problem of hemorrhoids. As a matter of fact, more than half of all adults will have a problem with hemorrhoids at some point in their lifetime. With those odds, chances are that either you or someone close to you will one day experience having a hemorrhoid.
There is no mistaking it. First you might notice a slight itch or tingle in the rectal area. Then the aching may begin. It may also burn, making it difficult to even think about having a bowel movement. The problem is that, if you try to hold it, you may become constipated and cause the hemorrhoid to become even worse and possibly bleed.
The cause of external hemorrhoids may be different for each person, but when it comes right down to it, you can’t treat them properly without knowing why and how you got them to begin with. Here are some of the most common things that can cause external hemorrhoids:
Straining on the toilet: One of the biggest problems that leads to straining is becoming constipated. When you have to push and strain to pass a stool, you can cause the veins in the area to become irritated, swollen, and hard, resulting in a hemorrhoid.
Diet: What you eat has a greater effect on your health than you may realize. Diet controls nutrition, bowel habits, and how your organs function. If you are not eating enough fiber, drinking enough water, and eating a low fat diet, then you may be causing constipation which may create hemorrhoids.
Pregnancy: The additional stress placed on your rectum by a growing baby can cause hemorrhoids. It is especially important during pregnancy to eat a healthy diet that is high in fiber, drink plenty of water, and not allow yourself to become constipated. Putting your feet up when you can, resting enough, and going to the bathroom as soon as you feel the need will all help you to avoid having hemorrhoids caused by pregnancy.
Stress: Becoming stressed can cause you to develop hemorrhoids. When you are stressed, there are many things that may not work properly in your body, including your digestion, bowel habits, and circulation. Combine all of these things, and you are almost sure to begin a hemorrhoid problem.
Making life easier should include decreasing the chances of you getting thrombosed external hemorrhoids. Developing a hemorrhoid problem would be a worst-case scenario you could have avoided. Only you control what you do, the habits you keep, and the changes that can be made in your life. Taking care of yourself now may make life easier later.