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Why We Get Hemorrhoids

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Hemorrhoids come in many shapes and sizes: they may be internal, external, prolapsed, and so on. And they come from many causes, including diet, habits, and genetics. When people ask me why they have hemorrhoids, there is rarely a unitary answer involved; hemorrhoids appear because of a combination of factors. Here are few of the most common.

Straining

The biggest cause of hemorrhoids is straining during bowel movements. If you have trouble defecating comfortably, or you and find yourself “bearing down” or causing pain, you may want to add more fiber to your diet. Other measures which can help include staying hydrated, and easing off the use of antacids.

Obesity

Being overweight can lead to digestive difficulties which may create the circumstances for hemorrhoids to arise. More immediately, carrying that extra weight can put a strain on the blood vessels around your anus, as increased pressure and decreased mobility take a toll.

Sitting Too Long

Again, this is a question of sustained pressure, which can eventually cause the blood vessels to bulge or even protrude from the anal opening over time. If you have a sedentary job, consider standing and moving around every hour or so – or better yet, invest in a standing desk to keep the pressure off your behind.

Cure Hemorrhoids in LA

The Proctology Institute sees patients from around the world who are struggling with chronic hemorrhoid issues. If you want the best care in California for hemorrhoids/piles, contact us today.

What Causes Hemorrhoids?

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As a Los Angeles hemorrhoid doctor, I see many patients each year who are looking for more than just treatment: they’re looking for knowledge. Hemorrhoids rarely present as a one-time problem, so many of the people I talk to are looking for better ways to prevent a relapse after undergoing minimally invasive hemorrhoid treatment in my offices.

So what are the causes of hemorrhoids? Nobody can point to a single cause that covers all cases, but there is broad consensus about the most common culprits.

Hemorrhoids arise when pressure on the blood vessels in the anus and surrounding tissue builds up and creates swelling. This pressure may be due to straining during bowel movements, prolonged sitting on a daily basis, or some secondary effects of bodily changes such as a pregnancy.

The best way to avoid hemorrhoids is to eat food with fiber in it, avoid straining during bowel movements, and to exercise as much as you can. The best way to treat external hemorrhoids when they appear is to rest the area, move around, and consider a sitz bath.

When hemorrhoids grow chronic or severe, including prolapsed hemorrhoids, then it is time to see an LA hemorrhoid specialist. Our treatments include sme of the best known procedures in this field including:

  • removal of hemorrhoids, known as hemorrhoidectomy
  • burning of hemorrhoid tissue with infrared photo, laser, or electrical coagulation
  • sclerotherapy or rubber band ligation to reduce the hemorrhoids

To learn more and get your hemorrhoids treated safely, contact us today.