What Are Hemorrhoids - Piles Causes?

Hemorrhoids are caused by too much pressure put on the veins in the rectum forcing blood to stretch and bulge the walls of the veins, sometimes rupturing them.

In same cases hemorrhoids develop due to a genetic predisposition to hemorrhoid weakness in the walls of the veins in the anal area.

Constipation is one of the most common cause for developing of hemorrhoids.

Other causes of hemorrhoids are pregnancy, significant overweight, overeating, heavy lifting, acid/alkaline imbalance, fatigue liver and Vitamin B-6 deficiency. Sitting or standing in one position for long periods of time and lack of exercise can contribute to the development of hemorrhoid.

Some of the above mentioned conditions are not directly causing hemorrhoids, like e.g. acid/alkaline imbalance is causing weakness of the veins, and weak veins are more prone to develop hemorrhoids. Vitamin B-6 deficiency may produce fissures and cracking of the corners of the mouth.

How Common Are Hemorrhoids?

About a half of the population have hemorrhoids by age 50. Hemorrhoids are very common in both men and women. Women can develop hemorrhoids during pregnancy and after childbirth.

In some cases hemorrhoid can be caused by other diseases, such as liver cirrhosis.

What Are Hemorrhoids - Piles Symptoms?

• Bright red blood covering the stool, on toilet paper, or in the toilet bowl.
• Anal itching caused from hemorrhoids.
• Painful swelling or hard lump around the anus.
• Swollen veins - hemorrhoids - will appear as lump near the anal opening or a swollen vein may stick out through the anal opening (referred to as "prolapsed hemorrhoid").

A proper diet and other activities can prevent hemorrhoids from developing, and can help to cure hemorrhoids faster.