Why do hemorrhoids appear? Causes and how to prevent them

All the hemorrhoids they can appear at any time and can cause us a lot of inconvenience. Little is said about hemorrhoids and it is an issue that affects a large part of the population.

All the hemorrhoids They are also known as piles and we must say that we all have them, only that some are "asleep" and others causen aches and pains. Here are the reasons for its appearance and how they can be prevented.

Hemorrhoids are plexuses or pads of submucosal tissue where the venules and arterioles of the anal canal are contained, when they become inflamed it is because the flow of blood from the blood vessels is interrupted.

When there is dilation in the hemorrhoidal veins It is when we talk about disease and it causes itching, pain or bleeding in the area.

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Causes of hemorrhoids

Around the 50% of society over 30 years have thickened hemorrhoids that can cause discomfort in the day to day of these people. In more everyday parlance, one speaks directly of "having hemorrhoids" rather than referring to them as hemorrhoidal disease. 

Many young people can also suffer from them because they appear due to bad habits or unhealthy practices. Next we tell you what those causes are to keep them always present.

  • Suffer constipation occasional or severe.
  • Perform efforts when defecating.
  • Having overweight it can also be one of the causes.
  • Carry one unbalanced dieta, full of fat and little fiber.
  • To have Genetic heritage and greater propensity to have hemorrhoids produced by having weak connective tissues that directly affect the sphincter.
  • Maintain a less active and sedentary life.
  • Be many hours seated.
  • During the pregnancy they can also appear.

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How to prevent hemorrhoids

The most important thing to avoid them is to prevent them, have good practices and maintain a balanced diet. Next, we tell you how to avoid having hemorrhoids in the future.

  • Performs moderate exercise and continuous during the week. The ideal are sports such as swimming, walking or cycling.
  • Eat a balanced diet, rich in fiber above all. Fresh products such as vegetables and fruits rich in water and vitamins.
  • Increase the consumption of liquid, at least two liters of water a day. Drink herbal teas, natural juices or drinks with hints of lemon or cucumber.
  • All the ointments indicated to reduce inflammation can also be used as a preventive method.
  • The use of suppositories reduces milder symptoms.
  • Avoid applying pressure in the area when you go to the bathroom.
  • You must listen to the body, do not suppress the urge or need to defecate for a long time because that could contribute to them.
  • Take the enough time when you have the "call of the wild." Each person has their routine and their times.
  • avoid having overweight, because being overweight puts more pressure on the anal area and is a more risk factor for hemorrhoids.

Hemorrhoids symptoms

Hemorrhoids protrude through the canal of the anus, and can be detected by going to the doctor and making a diagnosis. During defecation when you have hemorrhoids they can become trapped by the sphincter and cause severe pain. Therefore, it is advisable to use appropriate treatments so that they are not so swollen.

When the hemorrhoid is always in the outer zone, can be reintroduced by pressure with the help of the fingers, although sometimes there is no other measure to operate due to its large size.

One of the symptom more common is the non-painful bleeding, a deep red color appears in the area but does not cause pain or discomfort. Patients or people who suffer from them see the blood in the toilet paper and can thus detect them.

Itching, various discomfort when sitting, burning, stinging, or spotting are the other most common causes of hemorrhoids. The ideal is to go to GP so that he can diagnose the severity of hemorrhoids and be able to recommend the ideal treatment for you, as well as a balanced diet rich in fiber and plenty of fluids.

Although not much is said about them, we must be aware that all we can get to suffer them sometime. 


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