Causes of Hemorrhoids

Any kind of strain on the veins of the anus and rectum can cause hemorrhoids. Any exercise which causes strain or if pressure increases around the stomach or lower abdominal part make pressure on the veins of the anus or rectum. Due to this blood vessels of the anus and rectum are inflamed and swollen. Other factors which cause hemorrhoids are:

  • Lifting heavy-weight or heavy objects creates pressure on the anus
  • During pregnancy, the body gain weight which creates pelvic pressure.
  • Pelvic pressure because of heavy body weight, and obesity.

Hemorrhoids or Piles: Symptoms, Cause & Treatment

Hemorrhoids is a medical term for piles. Inflammation in the blood vessels of the rectum or near the anus is known as piles. Due to inflammation, the blood vessels are swollen, and these swollen blood vessels caused inflammation of the other surrounding tissues.  In normal conditions, these act like cushions and help to control feces. If these tissues get inflamed then it caused hemorrhoids.

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