It is understood that hemorrhoids are a type of anal disease with various types, including internal, external, and mixed hemorrhoids. When hemorrhoids occur, there may be difficulty in defecation, rectal bleeding, local pain, moisture in the anal area, and sometimes itching, significantly impacting normal life. It is important to understand the occurrence of hemorrhoids and the factors associated with it in order to prevent it correctly.
Is there a relationship between hemorrhoids and sexual activity frequency?
Some people say that there is a certain relationship between the frequency of sexual activity and the occurrence of hemorrhoids. Excessive sexual activity or frequent suppression of ejaculation can lead to the formation of hemorrhoids. The reason is that frequent sexual activity repeatedly excites the sensory nerves in the reproductive tract, causing disruption in blood circulation. Prolonged dilation and constriction of blood vessels can lead to blood flow obstruction, resulting in poor circulation in the anal and rectal areas, leading to significant blood accumulation and subsequent problems such as varicose veins.
Failing to release impulses in a timely manner and suppressing this urge excessively can cause disruptions in blood circulation, leading to swelling of anal and rectal mucosa tissues over time, eventually resulting in hemorrhoids. It can be seen that the frequency of sexual activity is indeed somewhat related to the occurrence of hemorrhoids, but not absolute.
What are the causes of hemorrhoid occurrence?
1. Love for spicy foods
Having a fondness for spicy foods and consuming them excessively can increase the rate of hemorrhoid incidence. Excessive consumption of spicy foods may lead to overstimulation, causing inflammatory substances to be generated. During the defecation process, the spicy substances can irritate the anal area, making it prone to hemorrhoids. Some individuals experience constipation after consuming spicy foods, leading to difficulty in passing stools, irritation in the anal area, and subsequent development of varicose veins, resulting in a higher incidence of hemorrhoids. Therefore, maintaining a bland diet is advisable.
2. Poor anal hygiene
Extended exposure to infections and poor hygiene in the anal area increases the risk of hemorrhoid incidence. As the anal region is involved in the excretion of feces, health problems may arise due to unsatisfactory hygienic conditions. Inflammation in the area can lead to infections, and if the elastic tissues of the venous walls fibrotize, they become less resistant to pathogens, resulting in varicose vein issues.
3. Prolonged sitting
Exercise is an effective way to enhance physical fitness and promote health. However, prolonged sitting, especially among office workers, can compress the lower limbs, affecting normal blood circulation. If venous return is obstructed, blood flow within the pelvic cavity becomes sluggish, leading to excessive congestion in the anal area, blood vessel dilation, or varicose veins, contributing to the development of hemorrhoids. Regular exercise is recommended for prevention.
4. Failure to address constipation
Long-term unresolved constipation, without taking appropriate measures to improve it, not only results in spending excessive time during each bathroom visit but may also lead to the occurrence of hemorrhoids. Straining during bowel movements increases abdominal pressure, hindering venous blood flow.
5. Negative stimulation
Continuous smoking and excessive alcohol consumption expose the body to various harmful substances, which, apart from harming the lungs and liver and lowering resistance, can stimulate the tissues in the anal area. This stimulation can cause congestion in the hemorrhoidal plexus, slowing down blood flow, reducing the resistance of venous walls, thereby facilitating the occurrence of hemorrhoids.
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