Contrary to what many think, hemorrhoids is not just the name of a pathological condition. These are anatomical structures that contain connective tissue and blood vessels, whose role is to help the body control the sealing of the anus - when they swell and become inflamed, we suffer from the condition we all know as "hemorrhoids". More than 75% of the population experiences this distressing condition at one time or another, usually between the ages of 45-65, and it may also appear during pregnancy and is mainly common among people who exert a lot of effort while sitting on the toilet. In this article you will find out what are the causes of the problem, what are its symptoms, how to alleviate it in natural ways as well as other ways to deal with its symptoms.
There are many causes of hemorrhoids, and they may appear in both men and women, these are the main causes:
Constipation - one of the leading causes of hemorrhoids is constipation, since the tightening of the muscles of the anus increases the pressure exerted on the veins in it.
Pregnancy - Hemorrhoids are a very common problem among pregnant women, and this is due to the hormonal changes they experience and the increased pressure exerted on the anus due to the growing fetus, which forces the veins to work harder for blood flow.
Chronic venous insufficiency - hemorrhoids can be a symptom of weakness of the veins. Factors that promote the outbreak of hemorrhoids in people who suffer from chronic venous insufficiency are standing or sitting for long periods of time, being overweight, not maintaining physical fitness and smoking.
Inflammatory bowel diseases - gastric colitis and Crohn's may cause those who suffer from them to also experience hemorrhoids from time to time.
Portal hypertension - this is an increase in blood pressure in the portal vein of the liver, between the intestines and the liver. This happens mainly among people who suffer from cirrhosis of the liver.
Age - from the beginning of our 30s, there is a gradual weakening of the structural support of the anus, which encourages the development of hemorrhoids.
A few more things you can do at home to feel more comfortable.
