Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids: Why They Happen

Let's talk shit... literally. Burning, itching, swelling or blood when wiping can feel alarming, but hemorrhoids are often your body's way of signaling something deeper with elimination, pressure, circulation or pelvic floor function.

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What Are Hemorrhoids?

Basically Varicose Veins... in Your Butt

Hemorrhoids are swollen or enlarged veins in and around the rectum and anus. They get irritated when there's too much pressure, straining, stagnation or weakness in the surrounding tissue. Some people experience:

  • 😖 Itching
  • 🔥 Burning
  • 🎈 Swelling
  • 😣 Pain or pressure
  • 🩸 Bleeding when wiping
  • 🚽 Feeling like you can't fully empty
  • ⚠️ A "bulging" sensation
  • 🪑 Discomfort from prolonged sitting
They're usually not random. Hemorrhoids are often connected to chronic constipation, pelvic floor dysfunction, poor bathroom habits, dehydration, prolonged sitting and chronic straining.
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The Poop Doctor's Approach

We Look Deeper Than Numbing It

We look at hemorrhoids from a functional and mechanical perspective. Instead of just numbing them temporarily, we want to understand:

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Why the pressure is happening

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Why the tissue became inflamed

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Why you're straining in the first place

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How to stop the problem from repeating

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What Causes Hemorrhoids?

The 4 Biggest Contributors

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1. Straining and bearing down

Many of us were conditioned to sit and push instead of letting the body release naturally. Repeated bearing down puts excess pressure on the rectal veins.

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2. Pelvic floor dysfunction

When the pelvic floor is weak, tight or uncoordinated, elimination gets harder. People compensate by straining harder, adding more pressure.

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3. Chronic constipation

The longer stool sits, the more water is pulled out. Hard, dry stool creates friction, straining, irritation and swelling.

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4. When nature calls, you don’t answer!

Repeatedly ignoring the urge to poop — whether you're too busy or avoiding public restrooms — can weaken your body's natural signals. The result? A greater risk of developing or worsening hemorrhoids.

Your body shouldn't have to perform a deadlift every time you poop.

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Who Gets Them Most?

Your Body Was Designed to Move

Prolonged sitting weakens circulation and support structures in the pelvic region over time. Hemorrhoids are especially common in people who:

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  • Sit for long periods
  • Work desk jobs
  • Drive frequently
  • Have chronic constipation
  • Live with chronic stress and tension
  • Spend excessive time on the toilet
The constipation cycle: straining leads to irritation, pressure, inflammation and swelling. That's why addressing constipation is one of the most important long-term strategies for relief.
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Priority #1

Stop Straining Completely

Only go to the bathroom when the urge is naturally there. Then relax and let your body do what it already knows how to do.

And if you’ve lost that natural urge to go, we’re here to help get things moving again.

Do not

  • Hold your breath
  • Push aggressively
  • Force elimination
  • Sit on the toilet scrolling for 20 minutes
Your bowels function best when your nervous system is relaxed .
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Pelvic Floor Support

Strengthen and Reconnect With Your Pelvic Floor

It can make a massive difference. Many people benefit from:

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Pelvic floor exercises

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Diaphragmatic breathing

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Deep core breathing

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Walking and movement

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Less prolonged sitting

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Better posture and circulation

Why breathwork matters: your diaphragm and pelvic floor work together as a pressure system. When one becomes dysfunctional, the other often compensates.
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Topical Herbal Support

Gentle Herbs Over Harsh Synthetics

Topically, we prefer formulas with tonifying and astringent herbs instead of harsh synthetic ingredients loaded with preservatives. Some of our favorites:

  • 🌰 Horse chestnut
  • 🌿 Witch hazel
  • 🍃 Butcher's broom
  • 🌳 White oak bark
  • 🌾 Myrrh

Traditionally used to support

Vein tone, circulation, tissue integrity and inflammation balance.

Our favorite formula

This Horse Chestnut Cream combines several of these herbs into one fantastic topical blend.

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The Liver Connection

Sometimes the Body Is Asking for Better Flow

Some traditional systems suggest a relationship between hemorrhoids and liver congestion or sluggish circulation.

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The idea

When the liver becomes burdened or stagnant, pressure within certain venous pathways may increase, potentially contributing to protruding or irritated veins.

Everyone is different, but supporting digestion, hydration, movement and healthy elimination can never hurt.

Less overload. Better flow.

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Colon Hydrotherapy

Can Colon Hydrotherapy Help Hemorrhoids?

In many cases, yes. It may help reduce what contributes to hemorrhoids in the first place: stagnation, dryness, incomplete elimination and straining.

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Most clients report

  • Less pressure
  • Less straining
  • Easier bowel movements
  • Reduced bloating
  • A feeling of relief and decompression
⚠️ If you're currently bleeding: calm the tissue first with the strategies above before booking. Even though colon hydrotherapy is gentle, the rectal nozzle can create minor friction on sensitive tissue. Once things calm down, many people find it incredibly supportive for long-term relief.
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The Bigger Picture

It's Often Not "Just a Hemorrhoid"

Hemorrhoids can be a sign that:

  • You're chronically straining
  • Your elimination patterns need support
  • Your pelvic floor needs strengthening
  • Your nervous system is stuck in stress mode
  • Your body is asking for better hydration, movement and flow

The good news? Your body wants to heal.

When you reduce pressure, improve elimination mechanics, support circulation and stop fighting your body every time you poop, things often improve dramatically.

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Get to the Root Cause

Services That May Support You

If constipation, straining, bloating or incomplete elimination are feeding your hemorrhoids, we can help you break the cycle. Common symptoms we see together:

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Book a Session With The Poop Doctor

Get support for easier, more comfortable bowel movements and less of the pressure that keeps hemorrhoids coming back.

This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult your licensed healthcare provider about persistent bleeding, severe pain or worsening symptoms.