Anorectal Disorders - Things You Must Be Aware Of!

Hemorrhoids, also known as piles, is a common anorectal disorder that afflicts thousands of people across the world. It is caused by inflammation of the tissues and veins lining the anal canal. When detected in early stages, it can be cured with medicines and dietary changes.

Fiber is an essential micro nutrient that helps food move through the digestive system and thus, helps in proper digestion. It helps in the passage of stool through the rectum. When fiber is absent in the diet, the food does not move easily, thereby, causing constipation which puts strain on the rectum while passing stools.

Polyps are small clumps of cells that grow on the colon lining. They are harmless but can also turn cancerous in a few people. People who have had family history of colon cancer are prone to developing it because of genetic reasons. Also, low-fiber diet and aging make one prone to polyps as it has been found that most of the patients suffering from polyps age more than 50 years and are non-vegetarians.

Piles are caused due to the strain on veins near the anus and it has got nothing to do with spicy food. But if one is bleeding because of piles, he or she should avoid spicy food as it may cause problems with digestion and aggravate the bleeding.