The Causes of Bloody Stool

Nobody likes to talk about hemorrhoids, or also known to be piles. However, everyone should understand the occurrence of this condition to be aware of the specific treatment needed. Having hemorrhoids is uncomfortable and this dilemma should be dealt with properly under medical supervision. A number of people are suffering silently from such condition. Truth be told, more than half of the population develops hemorrhoids at the age of 50.

Increased pressures on the veins within the pelvic and rectal area most often cause hemorrhoids. As pressure increases, blood continues to pool in the veins causing them to swell and eventually stretch within the surrounding tissue. This is how hemorrhoids develop.

There are a number of causative factors that results to development of pathological hemorrhoids. The major causes are known to be

• Chronic Constipation. Bowel habits can cause increased pressure leading to the development of hemorrhoids. One factor is hurrying to finish a bowel movement for it can lead to excessive straining and increase pressure on rectal veins.


• Persistent Diarrhea. Persistent diarrhea may cause straining and increase pressure on veins in the anal canal.


• Diet. Eating foods less in fiber causes constipation. Constipation is one of the factors leading to hemorrhoids. Western diet that is rich in processed food and lacks fiber has been known to be a factor of hemorrhoids. However, hemorrhoids barely affect the population of less-developed African countries because their diet is rich n roughage and fiber.


• Heredity. Pathological hemorrhoids are not necessarily due to genes. However, the venous condition of a mother is known to be inherited by the child. Venous conditions that are likely to develop pathological hemorrhoids make a person prone to having such condition.


• Pregnancy and Labor. The growing fetus causes the increased pressure on blood vessels. Hormonal changes during pregnancy causes the increase in pelvic blood flow and relax supportive tissues. Meanwhile, during labor, the intense pressure along the anal area while pushing to deliver the baby causes hemorrhoids.


• Overweight/ Obesity. Being excessive in weight increases pressure on the veins along the pelvic area. This is most common to overweight people who have excess weight within the abdomen and pelvis.


• Medical Conditions. There are specific medical conditions that may cause blood to pool in the abdomen and pelvic area, causing vein enlargement. Such medical conditions are long-term liver and heart disease.

Hemorrhoids could heal by itself, as long as you do not do something to cause its flaring up. Most mild hemorrhoids can be resolved without any need for intervention. However, the weakened walls of the distended pelvic veins will develop to protrusion, which will most likely cause flare-ups. Such that most individuals think once you have it, you will always have hemorrhoids.