Reflections on Herbs, Health And Nature — Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids, also called piles, are swollen veins in your anus and lower rectum, similar to varicose veins. They have a number of causes, but the basic cause of Hemorrhoids is sugar. There is generally enough fluid to cause a bowel movement, but the liquid which is left absorbs the sugar. It then feeds into the veins and leaches out the tensile strength of the veins in the lower bowel area. When straining for a bowel movement, the veins have more pressure exerted, and in turn, the weak walls break and result in a varicose condition called piles or hemorrhoids. So...