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Although most people do not talk about it, hemorrhoids is actually more common than you think. Hemorrhoids or piles are varicosities or swelling and inflammation of veins in the rectum and anus.

Common Causes of Hemorrhoids:

- weak rectal vein walls and valves
- straining during bowel movements
- too much pressure on the rectal veins due to poor muscle tone or poor posture. Similarly, sitting for prolonged periods of time can cause hemorrhoids.
- hypertension, particularly in the portal vein, can also cause hemorrhoids because of the connections between the portal vein and the vena cava which occur in the rectal wall.
-obesity and a sedentary lifestyle.
-Both constipation and chronic diarrhea, which increase straining during bowel movements, may lead to hemorrhoids. Postponing bowel movements, and fiber-deprived diet both lead to constipation and thus may cause hemorrhoids.
-Pregnancy causes hypertension and increases strain during bowel movements, and thus hemorrhoids are often associated with pregnancy.
-Excessive consumption of alcohol or caffeine can both cause hemorrhoids. Both can cause diarrhea. Alcohol can also cause alcoholic liver disease leading to portal hypertension. Caffeine on the other hand can cause general hypertension.

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Fortunately there are natural treatment for hemorrhoids. However, you should always consult your doctor before using any natural treatments. For mild hemorrhoids, here are what you can do to prevent it from getting worse:

* Although it is not commonly used, olive oil is known to bring relief.
* Reduce regional pressure by improving posture and avoid sitting for a long period of time.
* Pure Aloe Vera Juice is known to relieve itching and swelling
* Topical application of natural astringents and soothing agents, such as Witch hazel and aloe vera
* Drinking chamomile tea several times a day
* Eating fiber-rich bulking agents such as plantain and Psyllium seed husks to help create soft stool that is
easy to pass to lessen the irritation of existing hemorrhoids.
* Using the squatting position for bowel movements
* Soaking in coarse sea salt a few times a day

However, if your condition is worse, do not delay treatment. The last thing you want is a ruptured hemorrhoid. Here we would like to recommend Venapro Natural Hemorrhoids Treatment.

We have researched several hemorrhoids products in the market and found that Venapro does indeed lift up to its claim.

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