What exactly causes hemorrhoids?
All research indicates that hemorrhoids are formed due to lifestyle. They have no connection to genetics, and a minor connection to actual nutrition. The core cause is excessive pressure on the nerves and veins in and around the anal region which may be caused by a number of factors. Use of the ‘english toilet’, excess weight, sedentary lifestyle, constipation and lack of hydration, along with weaker muscles – these all contribute to hemorrhoids overall. Sometimes, pregnancy and certain health conditions may also cause hemorrhoids. Why don’t you recommend using topical creams and ointments? Ointments and creams numb the area – giving the illusion that the hemorrhoid is gone, when in fact only the pain subsides. This is actually much worse since pain prevents excessive pressure from coming on to the hemorrhoid. With the pain gone, the pressure increases and the hemorrhoid becomes worse over time. Why are surgeries not a good option? First of all, surgeries are only a viable solution in
