People are embarrassed to discuss this condition not only with their loved ones, but even with their doctors. Many don’t know where it comes from, and how to treat it. Let’s take a look at what you should know.
Dr. Helga
What are the risk factors?
Hemorrhoids are a vascular disease in which the veins of the rectum are dilated. Nodes form in some areas, which cause painful sensations and may bleed. The main cause is a disturbance of blood flow and outflow in the cavernous corpora of the rectum.
Hemorrhoids very rarely occur on their own, and they typically appear with===:
- Too little movement: sedentary work or laziness disrupts venous blood flow throughout the body, and the rectum is no exception
- Lifting heavy weights: sudden straining of pelvic floor muscles causes a surge of blood and distension of the veins in the rectum
- Suffering from chronic constipation: difficulties with defecation lead to overstretching of the rectum and blood stasis in the nodes
- Having chronic diarrhea: [diarrhea](https...
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