What Could be Causing Hemorrhoids?

What Causes Hemorrhoids?

In order to hopefully treat and prevent recurrence of hemorrhoids we need to understand and — if possible — remove the underlying causes and risk factors. We need to ask: "What else is going on inside the body that might allow hemorrhoids to develop?"

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Accurate diagnosis of the factors behind hemorrhoids consists of three steps:

Step 1: List the Possible Causative Factors

Identify all disease conditions, lifestyle choices and environmental risk factors that can lead to hemorrhoids. Here are four possibilities:

Inadequate Fiber Intake
Copper Deficiency
Constipation
Liver Congestion

Step 2: Build a Symptom Checklist

Identify all possible symptoms and risk factors of each possible cause, and check the ones that apply:

pain medication use

broad-spectrum antibiotic use

forgetting dreams

undigested fat in stools

negative reaction to coffee

slightly oily/sticky stools

occasional bad dreams

bags under eyes

liver/gallbladder cleanses help

allergy to chemicals

itchy skin

diminished perspiration

... and more than 40 others

Step 3: Rule Out or Confirm each Possible Cause

A differential diagnosis of your symptoms and risk factors finds the likely cause of hemorrhoids:

Cause	Probability	Status
Liver Congestion	99%	Confirm
Constipation	15%	Unlikely
Copper Deficiency	0%	Ruled out
Inadequate Fiber Intake	0%	Ruled out

* This is a simple example to illustrate the process

Arriving at a Correct Diagnosis

The Analyst™ is our online diagnosis tool that learns all about you through a straightforward process of multi-level questioning, providing diagnosis at the end.

If you indicate bowel problems, The Analyst™ will ask further questions including this one:

Have you suffered from Hemorrhoids?

Possible responses:

→ Never had one / don't know
→ Probably had one/minor episode(s) now resolved
→ Major episode(s) now resolved
→ Current minor problem
→ Current major problem

Based on your response to this question, which may indicate history of hemorrhoids, hemorrhoids or severe hemorrhoids, The Analyst™ will consider possibilities such as:

Copper Deficiency

A copper deficiency has been associated with weakening of connective tissue that can be a contributing factor for the development of hemorrhoids.

Inadequate Fiber Intake

Constipation

The hemorrhoidal plexuses drain through veins without valves, so factors that increase the pressure inside these veins – such as straining while on the toilet – can lead to hemorrhoids.

Liver Detoxification / Support Requirement

If the liver is too congested, blood may not flow easily back to the liver through the hemorrhoidal veins and this might cause swelling of a weakened vein.

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