There are many myths surrounding piles or hemorrhoids, all of which do little but increase the stigma of this painful condition.
Those suffering with the symptoms of hemorrhoids should ignore these myths and stick to tried and tested treatments for the ailment. Leave these old myths where they belong, with your great grandparents.
Myth No. 1: Sitting on cold stones leads to Piles
The fact that sitting on cold or damp surfaces leads to Piles is as common as it is wrong. On the one hand anyone can suffer from hemorrhoids – swelling veins at the exit of the rectum that, together with the sphincter, seal the anal canal, however sitting on cold hard surfaces do not cause hemorrhoids and does not cause them to become larger. Sitting on cold surfaces may actually reduce blood circulation, decreasing the chance of swelling and itchiness.
Myth No. 2: A hard cycle saddle causes Hemorrhoids
Not correct. On developing Hemorrhoids a hard saddle should not have any influence on their development, although it may be very painful to ride. In addition it comes by loads of the basin ground, how it is for instance with pregnancies and births or by chronic blockage and constant lifting of heavy loads the case. Cycling actually relieves the pressure on the anal wall as you lean forwards however, physicians advise against the cycling, since friction and sweat can inflame the skin and cause it to become itchy.
Myth No. 3: A heated car seat inflames Hemorrhoids.
The conception that the warmth of seat heating inflames hemorrhoids, due to better blood circulation, is wrong. Heated passenger car seats do not promote the development of hemorrhoid. The increased blood circulation can lead however, to the soft tissue cushions of the anal wall to swell slightly. Any sweating may cause irritation but, the actual hemorrhoid is not affected.
Myth No. 4: Anal sex leads to Hemorrhoids
Anal sex does not cause hemorrhoids. There can be problems however, if Hemorrhoids already exist in the person receiving. Friction during anal sex can inflame hemorrhoids and cause bleeding. The risk of infection and the transmission of sexual diseases with someone who has hemorrhoids may be increased because of the increased likely hood of bleeding.
