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Could Your Daily Habits Be Causing Hemorrhoids?
Published: Jan 15, 2024
Your daily habits might be putting you at risk for hemorrhoids without you even knowing it. Here’s what you need to know to avoid this painful condition.
Common Risk Factors
Several factors can increase your risk of developing hemorrhoids. Advancing age, pregnancy, and a family history of hemorrhoids are significant contributors. Lifestyle factors like prolonged sitting, straining during bowel movements, and a low-fiber diet can also play a role.
Lifestyle and Hemorrhoids
A sedentary lifestyle and poor dietary choices are often linked to hemorrhoids. Sitting for long periods can increase pressure on the veins in the anal area, leading to swelling. A diet low in fiber can cause constipation, increasing straining during bowel movements.
Medical Conditions That Increase Risk
Certain medical conditions can predispose you to hemorrhoids. Chronic constipation, diarrhea, and conditions that increase abdominal pressure, like pelvic tumors, are known risk factors. Patients on anticoagulation therapy may also have a higher risk due to increased bleeding tendencies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Prolonged sitting and a low-fiber diet can increase risk.
Yes, conditions like chronic constipation and diarrhea can contribute.
Yes, advancing age is a significant risk factor.
Yes, pregnancy can increase the risk due to increased abdominal pressure.
Wrapping Up
Understanding your risk factors for hemorrhoids can help you make lifestyle changes to prevent them.
References
- Peery AF, Sandler RS, Galanko JA, et al. Risk Factors for Hemorrhoids on Screening Colonoscopy. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0139100.
This article has been reviewed for accuracy by one of the licensed medical doctors working for Doctronic. Always discuss health information with your healthcare provider.
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