Question 1

help please! could cashew nuts worsen hemorrhoids?

Accepted Answer

If your hemorrhoids : Were already inflamed, eating nuts and popcorn and having dry hard stools can worsen the hemorhoids and cause significant bleeding. Drink more fluids up to 80 oz per day and caffeine free/alcohol free daily.

Question 2

what is the cause of hemorrhoids?

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Several: Genetics, hard stool, straining, heavy lifting, pregnancy, childbirth.

Question 3

what is the cause of hemorrhoids or piles?

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Constipation: Most common from straining due to constipation. Also occurs with pregnancy.

Question 4

will a hemorrhoid cause a scar?

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Hemorrhoid.: Usually unlikely but some people do exhibit increased scarring effect. In your past, have you had any surgical incisions that did not heal smoothly?

Question 5

are hemorrhoids caused by stress?

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mechanical strain: When you strain while defecating, it increases pressure in the veins of your anus which can then cause them to balloon out. Sitting on the toilet too long, having anal sex, being obese, having chronic constipation or diarrhea, and having a low fiber diet or even being pregnant can cause hemorrhoids. So, indirectly, the answer is yes if stress causes you to have the runs or constipation.

Question 6

could prostatitis cause hemorrhoids?

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No: Prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate gland than can or cannot be associated with bacterial infection, depending on the course of the disease. Hemorrhoids are not caused by prostate problems; other causes must be evaluated if hemmorhoids if present.

Question 7

do external hemorrhoids cause an odor?

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No: No they usually don't unless you have difficulty cleaning and there is residual stool that remains on the external hemorrhoid after each bm.  I would recommend sitz baths after bms if you note an odor.  If there continues to be an odor you may have a perianal abscess which would be accompanied by pain and pus drainage.  For this you need to go to the er for treatment.

Question 8

do hemorrhoids cause cuts on the anus?

Accepted Answer

No: Hemmorhoids are varicose veins of the anal canal.  They occur externally where they can clot and forms nodular lesions or bleed.  Internal hemmorhoids are also associated with bleeding and may cause pain. Cuts in the region of the anal canal are fissures that are also painful and can bleed.

Question 9

does thrombophlebitis cause hemorrhoids?

Accepted Answer

Not related: Hemorrhoids are vascular structures but are not typically associated with thrombophlebitis. Thrombophlebitis certainly does not cause hemorrhoids. The term is typically associated with the veins of the legs or arms.

Question 10

will having an orgasm cause hemorrhoids?

Accepted Answer

No: That should have nothing to do with hemorrhoids.  They are generally caused by increased straining when defecating, too much time on the toilet or constipation. Increased intra-abdominal pressure or obstruction can cause them as well as in childbirth or pregnancy.

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