What Are Some Risk Factors That May Cause Hemorrhoids?
While some of the risk factors of developing hemorrhoids may not be easily controlled or eliminated, the leading risk factor certainly can. Without a doubt, poor bathroom habits are the leading cause of hemorrhoids and, for the most part, these poor habits can be traced back to a poor diet. So, what is the poor bathroom habit that leads to hemorrhoids? Specifically it’s pushing or straining while using the bathroom. For far too many people, this is an everyday occurrence. If this happens only occasionally, then your risk isn’t too great, but if you’re reading in the bathroom or spending more than two minutes at a time in there, then you’re definitely at a risk of developing hemorrhoids. So, the best way to reduce straining and therefore the risk of hemorrhoids is with a fiber rich diet. Fiber reduces straining, plus it softens stools, both of which are essential in preventing hemorrhoids as well as helping minimize symptoms of existing hemorrhoids.
Hemorrhoids are just weak spots in the anal veins, due to an increase in blood pressure or some other sort of stress, so the veins will form a bump in them at their weakest point, the bump is the hemorrhoid. Some people may have genetic risk factors that may cause weak veins, which would then increase their risk of developing hemorrhoids. Pregnant women are another risk group when it comes to developing hemorrhoid; this is due to the fact that pregnant women quite commonly experience constipation that may lead to straining. In addition, the extra pregnancy weight puts strain on the whole body, including the anal canal, plus pushing the baby though the birth canal also puts stress of the anal veins, all of this creates a sort of perfect storm for developing hemorrhoids. In both of these example, the root cause of hemorrhoids can’t be completely eliminated, however a fiber rich diet can still lessen the chances of developing hemorrhoids.
So, whether you’re looking to prevent hemorrhoids or treat hemorrhoids, a high fiber diet is the answer. In people with minor hemorrhoids, a high fiber diet may be all it takes to completely get rid of hemorrhoids. Unfortunately, if these dietary changes aren’t made early enough, then the condition may continue to advance, this is why early intervention on is so essential. Be sure to discuss any hemorrhoid-type symptoms with your hemorrhoi as symptoms such as swelling, bleeding and pain can also be potential symptoms of colon cancer. Never self-diagnose.
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