Severe pain during bowel movements, itching and swelling around the anus, and bright red blood with stool—these are what we commonly call piles. Scientifically, they are called hemorrhoids. This is due to excessive pressure on the blood vessels in the anus and the last part of the large intestine (rectum) and they swell and thicken. Here are the 5 main scientific reasons behind the formation of piles:
Chronic Constipation & Straining: The most important scientific reason for the formation of piles is chronic constipation. When the stool becomes hard, many people sit on the toilet for a long time and strain excessively to expel it (strain). The intense pressure caused by doing this expands the tiny blood vessels in the anus, causing them to bulge out and become piles.
Low Fiber Diet & Dehydration: Low fiber foods such as flour, gourd, fast food, and excessive meat consumption make the stool soft. Also, when you do not drink enough water, the intestines dry out and the stool becomes hard like stones. This poor diet damages the blood vessels.
Prolonged Sitting on the Toilet: A bad habit that many people have these days is sitting on the toilet for 15 to 30 minutes on the commode using their phones. When you sit on the commode for a long time, due to gravity and the structure of the body, blood rushes excessively to the blood vessels in the anus, causing severe pressure there and forming piles.
Pregnancy and hormonal changes: Pregnant women are at a higher risk of developing piles. As the uterus grows, it presses on the large blood vessels in the abdomen and colon, blocking blood flow to the anus. In addition, the progesterone hormone changes during pregnancy can slow down bowel movements, causing constipation and piles.
Obesity and Sedentary Lifestyle: When weight gain increases (especially in the abdomen), it puts a lot of pressure on the blood vessels in the pelvic area. Sitting in front of the computer for hours and constantly lifting heavy objects can weaken the muscles in the anus and cause piles.