There are probably hundreds of reasons why we suffer from hemorrhoids.
But the most widely-known reasons are excessive straining during bowel movement and due to constipation.
Aside from these there are other reasons that we most of the time overlook such as poor bathroom habits, not enough fiber and water intake and lack of exercise.
We think these do not cause hemorrhoids but in reality, it plays a huge role in this problem.
When we sit for a prolonged period of time during a bowel movement, this can cause the anal muscles to strain.
It is highly advisable to avoid reading while in the bathroom or do things that will require you to sit on the toilet for a long time.
Another factor to consider is your fiber and water intake.
In your daily diet, it is recommended to increase your fiber intake as well as your water intake.
This will aid your digestion and will reduce the chances of getting constipated.
Other factors that we do not have control of are age, hereditary and pregnancy.
When we age, our anal muscles tend to weaken thus causing this problem.
On the other hand, there are other things we do that we have control of which result to having this annoying and painful situation.
These are standing for a long period of time.
If possible, we should avoid standing for a long time because this exerts pressure to the anal area.
Aside from this, we should also avoid excessive wiping after a bowel movement.