Hemorrhoids Causes And Prevention

Hemorrhoids are one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints people in the developed world suffer. Hemorrhoids have been with us for thousands of years and still the etiology remains unclear. While they are not life-threatening, for the most part, they can cause significant morbidity. Hemorrhoids can cause embarrassment and force people to change their sexual practices. Many theories have been proposed to explain the etiology of hemorrhoids, the latest one being the slippage of the mucosa affixing the hemorrhoid plexus to the bowel wall. Whether that is the true etiology of hemorrhoids, only time will tell. The video reviews the causes and provides insight into how to prevent the development of hemorrhoids.