What are the causes of hemorrhoids?

The causes of hemorrhoids generally include dietary factors, occupational factors, poor bowel habits, infection factors and pregnancy.

1. Dietary factors: If you often eat a lot of spicy food or drink alcohol for a long time, it may cause hemorrhoids. It is recommended to change bad eating habits in time, avoid eating irritating food, and do not drink a lot of alcohol for a long time to effectively relieve constipation.

2. Occupational factors: The occurrence of hemorrhoids may also be related to occupational factors, such as people who need to sit or squat for a long time, and who get hemorrhoids due to too little exercise. It is recommended to exercise more and avoid sitting or squatting for a long time.

3. Bad bowel habits: This is one of the main causes of hemorrhoids. If you have bowel movements too often, for too long, or have frequent diarrhea or constipation, it will induce this condition. It is recommended to develop good bowel habits in life.

4. Infection factors: Clinically, perianal infections are common. If not treated in time, it may cause varicose veins or endovascular endotheliitis. Generally, you need to follow the doctor's advice and use antibiotics for symptomatic treatment, such as ceftazidime capsules, cefuroxime capsules, etc. Diluted potassium permanganate solution can be used for anal sitz baths.

5. Pregnancy: After a woman becomes pregnant, the uterus gradually enlarges, squeezing the pelvic and abdominal cavities, causing abdominal pressure to gradually increase, poor venous return in the inferior vena cava, and gradual relaxation of blood vessels, which hinders the venous return of hemorrhoids. The hemorrhoidal veins become dilated, tortuous, and congested, which can aggravate the original hemorrhoids or cause new hemorrhoids. Changes in hormone levels and an increase in progesterone during pregnancy may reduce the elasticity of venous blood vessels, leading to venous relaxation and expansion, and increasing the occurrence of hemorrhoids. It is recommended to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables on a regular basis.

In addition to the common causes mentioned above, it may also be related to disease factors such as prostate hypertrophy and chronic inflammation of the anal canal. It is recommended to improve the inducing factors in daily life. If the symptoms of hemorrhoids are severe, you should seek medical attention. Try to eat foods rich in dietary fiber, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, and exercise more appropriately.