Piles/Hemorrhoids Causes

RISK FACTORS

You are susceptible to develop hemorrhoids/piles

• If you are old age When you are old, the supporting tissue at your back passage becomes weak and the veins starts to swell up. These eventually develop into hemorrhoids that may or may not cause any symptoms.
• If you have Chronic Constipation Regular passage of hard stools or going to toilet multiple times a day is the main cause of development of piles. Always take measures to avoid constipation if want to get rid of piles.
• If you take a lot of time in toilet Spending too much time in toilet causes overstraining and exerts lots of pressure at back passage. It starts creating hemorrhoidal masses that may bleed or swell up in size to become a big problematic pile. Always try to get your things done and come out of toilet as soon as possible.
• If your diet and lifestyle is unhealthy Taking spicy meals, skipping meals, fast foods, taking too much oil, lack of water, lack of fibre, not doing enough exercise, too much sitting, odd sleeping hours and too much driving – all these can lead to piles. Try to stay physically active, take your meals on time and make healthy diet choices to prevent hemorrhoids.
• If you have a family history of piles Heredity plays an important role in piles development. If your parents are having piles, there are chances that you may also get hemorrhoids sooner or later. So, start taking precautions now.
• If you lift heavy weights Lifting heavy weights in gym or at your profession exerts pressure at rectum and can lead to piles. Avoid lifting weights if you have piles otherwise, they may get worse.
• If you are having specific occupation If your job or work makes you sit for longer periods e.g., IT professionals, accountants, tailors, banking officials etc, then you are prone to get piles. Always maintain a balance between job and physical activity.
• If you are obese Being obese is one of the main causes of piles. It puts lot of pressure at rectum that lead to piles.
• If you are pregnant Most of the pregnant women gets hemorrhoids because of pressure exerted by the baby and because of constipation problem. These are easily treatable through safe ayurvedic medicines.