Hemorrhoid Piles
Hemorrhoids (or piles) affect as many as fifty percent of people and occur most often in the middle aged group. Hemorrhoids are a swelling of the veins in the anus that can occur internally or externally. There are different treatments that are recommended for each.
Hemorrhoid piles can be caused by a few different conditions and sometimes it will not even be known what the true cause is. However, if you are able to pinpoint the cause of your hemorrhoids you may be able to make it less likely to get them again in the future. One of the main causes is problems with bowel habits. This could be frequent constipation or the opposite problem, frequent diarrhea. Anything out of the ordinary with your bowel movements can trigger the growth of hemorrhoids.
Constipation is the most common cause of hemorrhoids because the straining and difficult passage of stool causes the veins to swell. In this situation it will help you to keep up your water intake and make sure that you have enough fiber in your diet. The recommended daily dosage is 25-30 grams of fiber. In general it is also a good idea to avoid too many processed foods.
Hemorrhoid piles can also be caused by prolonged sitting or standing. These positions can also place unnecessary strain to the bowel region and may lead to hemorrhoids if you do not get a break from these positions.
Some of the over-the-counter treatments available for hemorrhoids include creams, gels and ointments. Also pads that are soaked in witch hazel also have a skin healing element to them and will help with the swelling of hemorrhoids.
