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Many factors can lead to hemorrhoid attacks, such as constipation, diarrhea, exercise, poor nutrition, straining, genetics, and pregnancy. Obesity, age, and inactivity can also make someone prone to getting them. This article can help you learn more about them and what you can do to prevent the possibility of getting them.

You are going to cause hemorrhoids if you try to force a bowel movement. If you can feel in your belly that you have to go but when you try to defecate you cannot, try to get some exercise. Take a short walk and then try again. The exercise may help to facilitate your movement.

If you suffer from the painful, itchy symptoms of hemorrhoids, you can try one or several over-the-counter products that offer relief. Among them are creams, wipes, suppositories and foams that can help shrink, temporarily numb and soothe inflammation. Also try ibuprofen and acetaminophen for pain relief.

The best way to avoid the pain of hemorrhoids is to keep the anus and the area surrounding the anus meticulously clean. This will help keep the hemorrhoids from becoming infected and ease any pain. If the hemorrhoids have a bacterial infection, this can lead to an abscess in the area which is very unhealthy and painful.

If you find yourself being constipated on a regular basis, and you cannot alleviate the situation by doing a cleanse, taking water pills, or using diuretic products, it is a good idea to check in with your doctor to see if you have developed hemorrhoids before they have the chance to become out of control and uncomfortable.

As indicated, hemorrhoids have many causes and can be a common and sometimes quite painful condition. They rarely require surgery. By using this article as a starting point in hemorrhoid education, you can gain the knowledge and the skills to treat them as well as prevent them.