Constipation is a condition in which bowel movements are not smooth and stools are passed less than three times a week. When this constipation persists, it causes the blood vessels in the anus to swell, leading to a severe condition called hemorrhoids. Here are the 5 main scientific reasons behind these two haunting the body one after the other:
Low Fiber Diet: The most important scientific reason for constipation and hemorrhoids is a diet lacking in fiber. Flour, gourd, bakery sweets, fried and fried dishes, and excessive consumption of meat are devoid of fiber. When fiber decreases, the bulk of the stool decreases and it does not move smoothly through the large intestine and becomes thick.
Dehydration: Most of the water we drink is absorbed by the colon. When the water level in the body decreases, the colon absorbs the water in the stool completely. This causes the stool to become hard like a stone. When you have to sit on the toilet and strain excessively to pass this hard stool, there is severe pressure on the delicate blood vessels in the anus and they swell and turn into hemorrhoids.
Bad habit of sitting on the toilet for a long time (Straining & Prolonged Sitting): A bad habit that many people have today is sitting on the toilet for 15 to 30 minutes using their phones. When you sit on the commode for a long time, blood rushes excessively to the blood vessels in the pelvic area due to the structure of the body and gravity. When you strain constantly to pass stool (Straining), these blood vessels burst and blood starts coming out with the stool.
Lack of physical activity and slow digestion (Sedentary Lifestyle): In people who sit in front of the computer or in the office for hours, the natural movement of the intestines (peristalsis) slows down. When there is no exercise, the digested food remains remain in the intestines for a longer time and constipation worsens. This weakens the muscles in the anus.
Imbalance of intestinal bacteria and hormonal changes (Gut Dysbiosis): There are billions of good bacteria in the intestines to facilitate our digestion. When the number of these bacteria decreases due to excessive use of antibiotics or poor diet, digestion becomes unbalanced and severe constipation occurs. In addition, the progesterone hormone changes that occur in women during pregnancy and the uterus presses on the blood vessels can cause constipation and hemorrhoids to come together.