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What Causes Hemorrhoids

What Causes Hemorrhoids?

Pregnancy Low Fibre Diet Straining when defecating Prolonged Sitting On the Toilet Natural ageing processes Related conditions, i.e.; Crohn's Disease Dietary Changes brought on by Anxiety, Stress etc

There are many theories as to why Hemorrhoids occur. As already stated, pregnant women often suffer from them as the weight of the unborn baby presses on the lower bowels and often causes straining during toilet visits. For the expectant mother this can be just one more indignity along the path of pregnancy.

Straining is a major cause and this is often due to a low fibre diet. The increased pressure caused by straining results in engorgement of the hemorrhoids, perhaps by cutting off the venous return of the blood. People who suffer with constipation also often report hemorrhoids as a complication, but those with very loose bowel movements can also suffer or exacerbate a hemorrhoidal condition.

Prolonged sitting on the toilet, especially amongst those who enjoy a read on the throne can contribute to the condition by a kind of tourniquet effect as the blood circulation is restricted by the weight of the body on the buttocks.

Ageing is another possibility with people in their twenties complaining of the condition. Stress and anxiety can interfere with normal digestion and in turn cause hemorrhoids. The author was 33 when the tragic death of his niece came just days before the first onset of the condition. Since then he has managed the condition with diet and common sense.

Most people will suffer when in their forties and fifties and onwards. As we all age we suffer a weakening of our muscular support structures which make sit easier for hemorrhoids to prolapse, or fall down and out of the anus.

About the author:

Jonathan O'Connell is a writer and webmaster sign up for his Eliminate Hemorrhoids Tips Newsletter and Receive the Free Eliminating Hemorrhoids & Anal Fissures eBook FREE at: http://www.eliminatehemorrhoids.com/ The Complete Guide To Hemorrhoids & Anal Fissures: Causes, Cures, Preventions and More.

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