Genetics may be one of the reasons why haemorrhoids develop. However, you should know that external influences and lifestyle also play a big role in the development of haemorrhoids.

Unfortunately, the incidence of haemorrhoids has increased in the last decade, especially in urban areas. Inadequate lifestyle, of course, plays the biggest role in this. A sedentary lifestyle, high stress, nutritional deficiencies, smoking, alcohol consumption and excessive sugar intake are all risk factors.

Haemorrhoids are also a disease of civilisation, as are high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, joint problems, osteoporosis, depression and panic disorder.

Hemorrhoids are dilated veins or varicose veins around the anus. These can become inflamed, damaged or, in the worst cases, ulcerated. A low-fibre diet or persistent constipation may also be behind the development of haemorrhoids. Unfortunately, during straining, hard stools can cause injury and thus hemorrhoids appear. Unfortunately, it is also a way of civilisation that people are spending more and more time in front of screens for work or entertainment. And this would not even be a problem if they were also exercising regularly. Lack of exercise is also a serious cause of haemorrhoids.
 

But the good news is that you can easily prevent hemorrhoids. It is worth eating as much fibre as possible, i.e. fresh fruit and vegetables and wholemeal bakery products. Drinking 2-3 litres of water a day is also recommended. Cut out sugary drinks and foods and foods with excessive fat. And finally, you should exercise regularly. Even 30 minutes of exercise a day can help. And if you have a young child, teach him or her to lead a good lifestyle so that they don't get this civilisation disease later on.