What Causes Hemorrhoidal Tissues to Swell?
According to the Mayo Clinic, hemorrhoids are swollen and inflamed veins in the anus and rectum. The Mayo Clinic says “By age 50, about half of adults have had to deal with the itching, discomfort and bleeding that can signal the presence of hemorrhoids.” Symptoms include pain and swelling, bleeding, itching and irritation in or around the anus. According to Medline Plus, the most common symptom of swollen hemorrhoidal tissue is “bright red blood covering the stool, on toilet paper or in the toilet bowl.” There are many causes of swollen hemorrhoidal tissue. According to the Mayo Clinic, veins near the anus stretch and can swell when under pressure. The pressure comes from the lower rectum and can be brought about through obesity, by having anal intercourse, straining while going to the bathroom, being pregnant and by having chronic bowel problems such as constipation or diarrhea. Also, according to the Mayo Clinic, some people can “inherit a tendency to develop hemorrhoids.” Older peo
