Hemorrhoid doctor Los Angeles, Dr. Berookim, is the go-to source if you develop hemorrhoids.

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What Causes A Hemorrhoid?

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• Hemorrhoids are often caused by constipation. Hemorrhoids happen when there is too much pressure put on the veins causing them to form one
• Labor creates a lot of pressure and can, therefore, cause hemorrhoids.
• A strained bowel movement can create pressure and cause hemorrhoids to develop
• Pregnancy causing an enlarged uterus can put a lot of strain on these areas and cause enough pressure to develop hemorrhoids
• Using your anal muscles too long can be detrimental to your health and cause hemorrhoids to develop.

How Do You Treat Hemorrhoids?

There are many ways that doctors can treat hemorrhoids depending on how minor or severe damage is. If it is minor, there are many creams and things that you can put in the irritated area that we alleviate some of the pain and help you to be more comfortable.  If there is a blood clot that forms around hemorrhoids, there might be a minor procedure that takes place to get rid of it.  Sometimes rubber bands are used to cut off the blood circulation of hemorrhoids and then it will just fall off.  There is also a chemical that you can inject into it which will make hemorrhoids get smaller.  If it is so severe that it cannot be treated with one of these minor remedies, there may need to be some surgeries that take place. The hemorrhoidectomy removes unnecessary tissue. Hemorrhoid stapling is another way to cut off the blood flow and making it in turn fall off.

Can You Prevent Hemorrhoids?

Bowel movements that are strainful is the most common way to develop hemorrhoids. Here are some ways to make sure that your bowel movement is healthy:

• Drink water
• Exercise once a day
• Do not “hold it”
• Take standing breaks