Introduction: There are several factors which affect the anal health and ay cause Piles but they are mainly classified under 7 key factors. Today we are going to discuss about these factors and how they contribute to develop Piles / Hemorrhoids. 1.CONSTIPATION AND CONSISTENCY OF STOOL: constipation contributes to all anorectal disorders including Piles and fissures. Constipation is defined as “three or less bowel movements in a week with inability to empty the bowel satisfactorily” consistency of the stool is one of the factor which causes constipation. Harder the consistency severe the constipation. It induce straining for defecation and leads to Piles.2.DIET AND BOWEL HABITS : Westernization in India has caused lot to our eating habits. our conventional, little thick and granulated flours used for Indian breads like Bhakri, Chapati etc. are being Replaced by fine flours in form of white breads and bakery products. These fine flours starts to deposit in form of fine particles inside our intestine/Guts, ultimately leading to Gases and indigestion and then altered bowel habits.Another aspect of westernization is sedentary life style, constant screen time and daily hustle culture. These things are encouraging holding up the sensation of defecation and the stool stays in colon for longer period. This leads to excess reabsorption of water from stool and then the stool becomes harder.3. LOCAL INFECTIONS : unhygienic conditions of toilet seats and unawareness of maintaining personal hygiene give rise to local anal infections and itching. Recurrent infections induce anorectal conditions. 4. VASCULATURE OF ANAL CANAL: this …
7 KEY FACTORS – CAUSING PILES / HEMORRHOIDS
Introduction: There are several factors which affect the anal health and ay cause Piles but they are mainly classified under 7 key factors. Today we are going to discuss about these factors and how they contribute to develop Piles / Hemorrhoids.
1.CONSTIPATION AND CONSISTENCY OF STOOL: constipation contributes to all anorectal disorders including Piles and fissures. Constipation is defined as “three or less bowel movements in a week with inability to empty the bowel satisfactorily” consistency of the stool is one of the factor which causes constipation. Harder the consistency severe the constipation. It induce straining for defecation and leads to Piles.
2.DIET AND BOWEL HABITS : Westernization in India has caused lot to our eating habits. our conventional, little thick and granulated flours used for Indian breads like Bhakri, Chapati etc. are being Replaced by fine flours in form of white breads and bakery products. These fine flours starts to deposit in form of fine particles inside our intestine/Guts, ultimately leading to Gases and indigestion and then altered bowel habits.
Another aspect of westernization is sedentary life style, constant screen time and daily hustle culture. These things are encouraging holding up the sensation of defecation and the stool stays in colon for longer period. This leads to excess reabsorption of water from stool and then the stool becomes harder.
3. LOCAL INFECTIONS : unhygienic conditions of toilet seats and unawareness of maintaining personal hygiene give rise to local anal infections and itching. Recurrent infections induce anorectal conditions.
4. VASCULATURE OF ANAL CANAL: this is physiological cause and generally the defect is there by birth. Symptoms occur after some period without any external factor. In this condition, the vessels of the anal region are dilated or have bigger lumen. Therefore, even though the bowel habits and diet is appropriate, the patient develops Piles over period of 15 to 25 years of age.
5.PREGNANCY AND ASCITES : These are the pelvic causes for Piles. In both the conditions, intrabdominal pressure increases. This condition leads to increase the pressure on perineal region, accelerating the development of Piles.
6. AGE AND CARCINOMAS : the muscles of perianal region becomes lax or loses their tone with age. In This condition, mucosal prolapse occurs and the enclosing veins become engorged. Carcinomas are generally seen in old aged patients which lead to heavy bleeding resembling to Piles.
7.PORTAL HYPERTENSION: Portal means related to Liver. When the pressure inside the vessels of Liver increases, it leads to Piles, As the veins of the anal canal ultimately connected to Portal veins. Therefore, Increased pressure brings more blood in veins and veins becomes dilated, tortuous. This damages its valves and vein loses its tone.
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