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Factors that increase your risk for Hemorrhoids

You are at risk for Hemorrhoids if you sit all the time, strain when passing stool, lift heavy items on a regular basis, or if you have a tendency to cough heavily. If you don’t have it yet, you might want to hold off on the celebration. There are more ways you can get Hemorrhoids:

• Persistent constipation or diarrhea: get more fiber in your diet and drink plenty of fluids. Don’t strain too much when passing stool and don’t stress yourself out on the throne. Fruits and vegetables go a long way in maintaining a healthy bowel movement.

• Being overweight: if you stick to the fruits and vegetables mentioned earlier, you wouldn’t be worrying too much about this issue. But if you upsize everything in a fast-food restaurant, get some exercise to attain or maintain your ideal height to weight ration. Use the stairs if there’s an option and take more frequent walks. Your dog and your bowels will love you fore it.

• A family history of Hemorrhoids: If it runs in the family, take care of yourself starting NOW. Watch your diet, exercise regularly, and avoid stress. It sounds simplistic, but it’s better to manage the small things when they’re still manageable than to take care of an unwieldy problem down the road when all the small things are in a failure chain reaction.

• Being age 50 or older: everything goes to pot when you’re over the hill. Whatever I say can sound pointless, but when you’re over 50, you’re 50% likely to develop Hemorrhoids. At least your Medicaid has got it covered.

• Infection in the anal canal: gerbil jokes aside…If you’re prone to develop this type of infection, you will have to boost you immune system. Take your vitamins and consult your doctor regularly.

• Pregnancy, labor and delivery: on the last 6 months of pregnancy, blood volume and pressure is increased in the pelvic region. The strain of giving birth also contributes to the development of Hemorrhoids. Unavoidable circumstances, but manageable after you give birth. Use your maternity vacation to nurture your baby and heal yourself.

• Liver, heart disease or both: your blood can back up in the pelvic area or abdominal region if you have liver or heart disease. Some medication and lack of sleep can damage your liver. Lay off the juice and take plenty of aspirin. Regular (doctor-sanctioned) exercise can help you get your heart back in shape. Watch what you take in and get plenty of rest.

• Spinal cord injuries: this can result in the loss of bladder and bowel movement control (among others) and can make you strain excessively when passing stool. Follow your physical therapist’s exercise regimen for remedying this situation. Next time, think twice about taking that bungee dive or playing touch football with that 600-lb linebacker.

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