Daily habits that can cause piles

If you have ever experienced piles, you would know how uncomfortable and painful they can be.According to Medical News To­day, piles is another term for hae­morrhoids, they are swollen veins in the lower anus and rectum. This swelling can cause localised inflammation of other tissues. They cause tissue growths in and around the anus and can lead to significant discomfort. These growths can vary in size and lo­cation.

Habits you should avoid that can cause the discomfort of piles:

Try not to use the bathroom only at your house

This is a difficult one as there is a great sense of comfort and relief when you use the bathroom in the comfort of your house. However, no matter where you are, if you need to use the bathroom, go immediately.

If you do not go when you need to and decide to wait till you get home to use the bathroom, it can restrain your bowel movements. In the long run, when you restrain your bowel movements, it could encourage piles to flare up.

Sitting on the toilet for a long time

A lot of time can go by while sitting on the toilet seat, espe­cially if you are scrolling through Facebook or paging through a magazine or newspaper. Unfor­tunately, the longer you sit on the toilet, the greater your chances of developing piles. That is why you should rather leave your Ins­tagram scrolling, meditation and newspaper reading outside the bathroom.

Not eating a high fibre diet

According to K Health, most adults should get between 25-31 grams of fibre each day. Fibre naturally leads to more bowel movements, therefore, the more fibre you consume on a daily basis, the more regular and smooth your bowel movements should become, thus, decreasing your chances of struggling with piles.

Consuming too much sugar

Sugar is one of the hardest things to stay away from, but it is neces­sary. According to Healthline, too much sugar can lead to weight gain, acne, type 2 diabetes and can increase your risk of several serious medical conditions.

According to research, when you consume more sugar than usual, you would most likely experience constipation and have some diffi­culty using the bathroom.

When constipation occurs, it increases your chances of con­tracting piles.

Pooping multiple times a day

Pooping multiple times a day, for any reason such as diarrhoea, can put extra pressure on the blood vessel of the lower rectum, from repeated sittings. In due course, it can lead to piles. The underly­ing reasons that cause multiple pooping need appropriate and timely treatment to prevent com­plications.