Causes Of Hemorrhoids
Veins Stretched Under Pressure
Constipation and Hemorrhoids
Eliminating Your Poor Elimination Habits
Veins Stretched Under Pressure
According to research from the Mayo Foundation, hemorrhoids are the result of veins around the anus that have stretched under pressure. The bulging, or swelling, of veins, resembles "piles." Doctors believe that hemorrhoids may be caused or worsened by one or more of several factors, including:- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Obesity
- Pregnancy or childbirth
- Cigarette smoking
- Excessive alcohol
- Excessive caffeine
- Inadequate water consumption
- Sitting for long periods, such as in office jobs or driving a truck for a living
- Heavy lifting the wrong way
- Diet and poor eating habits
- Poor elimination habits
- Family history
- Stress
- Lactose intolerance
- Magnesium deficiency
- Low thyroid function
- Food allergies
Constipation And Hemorrhoids
Many doctors believe that you're not necessarily constipated just because you don't have bowel movements every day. For some people, eliminating waste every 3 days is what is normal for their body. But this means all the toxins your body is trying to eliminate to stay healthy are trapped inside you for those 3 days. Most holistic healthcare professionals advocate that we should have at least one bowel movement per day.In Gut Solutions: Natural Solutions To Your Digestive Problems
, naturopathic doctor Brenda
Watson, N.D., writes, "most holistic practitioners would
consider the normal range of bowel movements to be one to three per
day. The thinking here is that three movements would be ideal because
we generally eat three meals daily (p. 77). "Constipation leads us to strain during bowel movements and is one of the leading reasons for hemorrhoids. Vacation, travel, stressful events, and other changes in our routine can interrupt our regular toilet habits. When this occurs, constipation can result.
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Eliminating Your Poor Elimination Habits
Giving your body a signal that it's time to eliminate waste helps eliminate strain. You can do this by making a regular time of day to sit on the toilet. This gives your bowels a schedule. Think about it; we schedule time to eat, to work, to pick up the kids after school, and to sleep. Why not schedule a time for your body to empty the waste it's collecting?Many people find it effective to visit the bathroom after they have completed their breakfast and morning coffee.
Others find it's helpful to sit after completing an exercise workout.
Whatever time of day or catalyst works best for you is fine. Just make it a habit.
How long should you sit? Most doctors recommend about 10 minutes. After that, you're putting unnecessary strain on the veins in your rectum, possibly worsening the problem.
Still, one of the most effective ways to battle constipation is to change your diet and exercise habits.
Caution: Constipation that results in severe abdominal pain or cramping or that won't let you pass gas may be a sign of an obstruction in your digestive system. Constipation that lasts more than a couple of weeks without waste elimination is also not normal. Seek medical attention immediately.
Veins Stretched Under Pressure
Constipation and Hemorrhoids
Eliminating Your Poor Elimination Habits
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