Hemorrhoids are surprisingly common and there are countless causes for the condition. One of the primary causes is a person’s diet. What a person eats could strongly contribute towards the development of the condition, for example people who have low fibre, high fat and high caffeine diets are much more likely to suffer from hemorrhoids at some point during their life than people who have high fibre, low fat and low caffeine diets. This is because low fibre levels make digestion sluggish and high fat levels harden the stool making it more difficult to have bowel movements.
Also any sort of strain on the veins within the anus can cause the condition, with many cases being a result of constipation and straining during bowel movements. In trying to force a bowel movement it is likely that veins will be irritated, putting you at risk of developing hemorrhoids as a result. Stool softeners and a simple change in diet should make bowel movements easier and lessen the chances of this happening.
A person’s lifestyle is also a massive contributing factor. For example people that have a job where they are required to be sat down for most of the day are likely to develop hemorrhoids. Bodybuilders and people who work out a lot are also likely to suffer from the condition due to the pressures and strains they put on their body, similarly and somewhat ironically people are likely to suffer from the condition for the very same reason.
If a person suffers from a chronic digestive disorders are at risk too as they may find it difficult to have bowel movements due to their existing condition. This in turn may cause hemorrhoids to develop making it more difficult for the person to have bowel movements, which in turn exacerbates their pre-existing digestive disorder.
Older people may also develop hemorrhoids too due to the natural weakening of the veins and muscles in their bowel and anus. This is not the case for all people of older age but it accounts for the influx of reported hemorrhoids cases in people over the age of 50. Again this can be combated by leading a more active lifestyle and maintaining a healthy diet.
Another very large group that develops hemorrhoids are pregnant women. Due to the relatively rapid changes in their body during the course of pregnancy the bowel and anus can become strained and weaken as a result. Also the intense high pressures required when finally giving birth can often irritate and damage the anus causing hemorrhoids to develop during the birthing process and making it much more likely to become a recurring condition in later life.
Adequate water intake is essential as it aids the digestion process as well as keeps stool soft. A minimum of six glasses of water a day is recommended. An adequate diet goes a long way to help with hemorrhoids as low fat and high fibre diets help with bowel movements
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