The Most Common Causes Of Hemorrhoids

Straining During Bowel Movements

Hemmorhoids commonly occur when an individual frequently has bowel movements requiring excessive straining. Both chronic constipation and diarrhea can result in hemorrhoids. Straining during bowel movements causes hemorrhoids because it affects the way blood flows through the vessels around the area. When an individual strains while trying to move their bowels, random portions of a blood vessel may get enlarged due to blood pooling in the area. Over time, this repeated enlargement stretches out the blood vessel, causing it to become enlarged and inflamed. Because straining during a bowel movement can cause hemorrhoids to develop, they are far more common among people with intestinal problems. Patients with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis are more likely to end up with hemorrhoids because their health problems cause them to regularly strain while using the toilet.

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Sitting For A Long Time On The Toilet

With the rise of the smartphone, a relatively rare cause of hemorrhoids is becoming more common. Many individuals go to the bathroom to get a little peace and quiet while they play with a phone. Unfortunately, spending long amounts of time on the toilet can end up causing hemorrhoids. Even if an individual is not straining or actively having a bowel movement while sitting on the toilet, the position can result in hemorrhoids. This occurs because the position of sitting on the toilet puts all of their weight on a relatively small region of the bottom, which puts a lot of strain on the veins located in the rectum. Repeatedly sitting a long time on the toilet places so much stress on the veins that hemorrhoids can develop. To avoid this cause of hemorrhoids, medical professionals recommend to only sit on the toilet for the amount of time it takes to actually use the toilet. In general, this means spending no more than ten minutes on the toilet at a time.

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