Causes Of Hemorrhoids/ Risk Factors of Hemorrhoids.

Hemorrhoids (Piles) are caused by a continuous or increase in pressure on the small vein in the anus which could result from several risk factors such as:

• Prolonged sitting or standing
• Constipation and straining at bowel movements
• Frequent Diarrhea
• Excessive weight
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Aging
• Genetics
• Repeated lifting of Heavy Objects
• Poor Posture
• Diet low in fibre
• Hypertension
• Alcohol drinking and Cigarette smoking can also contribute to hemorrhoids

The excessive pressure can cause the small veins around the anus and rectum to stretch. As the veins lose their elasticity, they become distended with blood and more likely to thrombose and become more fragile. This may result in bleeding, which is often the first indication of hemorrhoids.

Here we will look at the causes and risk factors of Hemorrhoids in more detail.

Prolonged sitting or standing- Depending on a persons’ lifestyle, whether it is a job or a hobby it may be required to be in a particular position for an extended period. Since the body is in a dormant state, the reduced circulation of the blood above the rectum exerts pressure on the rectal and anal areas resulting in hemorrhoids.

Constipation, Diarrhea and Bowel Movements – Excessive Diarrhea tends to overwork and weakens the blood vessels in the rectum, which may resulting in bleeding and hemorrhoids. Constipation often results in hemorrhoids due to the straining involved to move stool. The straining during bowel movements increases the pressure of the blood vessels which causes them to swell. The use of laxatives may lead to chronic diarrhea and constipation, which may result in hemorrhoids.

Excess Weight- Persons with excessive weight will more likely suffer from hemorrhoids because the greater body mass will tend to increase the pressure to the rectum and anal veins.

Pregnancy -Hemorrhoids is the most common condition in pregnant women because of the abdominal strain of the foetus during the maternal period especially in the final trimester when there is an increased pressure from the enlarged uterus, and also the straining associated with child birth.

Aging – Aging causes the tissues and rectal veins to be weakened causing hemorrhoids.

Genetics – Hemorrhoids can occur because of genetic predisposition or family traits. Weakness of rectal vein walls may be due to family or birth defects.

Repeated lifting of Heavy objects and poor posture – Constant lifting of heavy objects with a poor posture can cause an increase pressure in the anal veins resulting in hemorrhoids.

Diet low in fibre- Insufficient fibre in a persons’ diet constitutes abdominal disorders such as constipation and diarrhea. These conditions combined with straining bowel movement will cause hemorrhoids.

Hypertension- This is also known as high blood pressure. Increased pressure in the blood vessels, tissues and veins located in the anus and rectum causes hemorrhoids.

Alcohol Drinking and Cigarette smoking- Excessive alcohol consumption will cause liver damage and hypertension that result in increase blood pressure and hemorrhoids. Cigarette smoking and caffeine ingestion leads to a rise in blood pressure that could worsen hemorroids by leading to severe internal bleeding of veins inside rectum. These habits will affect the bowel movements of the person by shrinking his colon and increasing the blood pressure in veins which will lead to haemorrhoid diseases.

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