Hemorrhoids are a type of swollen vein that is located in or around the anus.
They look like a small bunch of grapes and can vary quite dramatically in size from a small pea all the way up to a walnut - or even bigger in very extreme cases.
Obviously, no one wants to suffer from this painful and very embarrassing condition so it is good to know the different hemorrhoids causes so that you can do all that you can to avoid ever having them.
Here are the main hemorrhoids causes that you need to be aware of: · Not getting enough fiber in your diet - a diet that does not have much fibre will put anyone at a greater risk of developing hemorrhoids.
· Not drinking enough water - this can also lead to hemorrhoids as water is needed by the gut to keep the stools soft so that you can pass them without straining.
· Straining when you go to the toilet - this increases the pressure inside the anus and it can result in hemorrhoids.
· Being constipated can lead to straining when you go to the toilet which increases the chances of hemorrhoids developing.
· Pregnancy - pregnant women have a high rate of hemorrhoids as there is much more pressure in the pelvic area.
Women who manage to avoid them during pregnancy can find that they develop hemorrhoids during labour when they are pushing to deliver their baby.
· Being overweight can also increase the likelihood of a person having hemorrhoids.
These are a few of the hemorrhoids causes which are the most common all around the world.
To avoid them it is best to try and eat a balanced diet and drink plenty of water to flush out your system and prevent straining when you are on the toilet.