The Main Causes of Hemorrhoids
Causes and symptoms

The Main Causes of Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids, better known as piles, occur due to the swelling of the veins in the lower part of the rectum around the anus canal. Hemorrhoids are one of the primary reasons for rectal bleeding. This condition is common in both men and women, especially those above 50 years of age. This condition can occur in a person due to many reasons. So, let’s have a look at the main causes of hemorrhoids. 1. Hereditary Like many other health conditions, you can also get hemorrhoids through your genes. If any of your close relatives, such as one of your parents or siblings, have hemorrhoids, you are at a higher risk of developing this condition as well. However, the condition can be treated through surgery. So, if any of your family members have this problem, consult your doctor at the earliest to rule out any possibilities. 2. Age This is one of the main causes of hemorrhoids. As you age, your body and muscles become weak, due to which the process of passing stool becomes harder. This can, in turn, increase your chance of getting hemorrhoids. Make sure to get full body check-ups done regularly because the condition can be treated without surgery if it is diagnosed at its initial stage.
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Prominent Types and Signs of Breast Cancer
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Prominent Types and Signs of Breast Cancer

Mutation or changes in genes that regulate cell growth causes cancer. Due to this mutation, cells divide and multiply abnormally, causing tumors that lead to cancer. When such multiplication occurs in the breast cells, it is called breast cancer. It usually forms in the ducts or lobules of the breast. Read on to know more about the types of breast cancer and symptoms that can help identify the ailment. 1. Types of Breast Cancer Breast cancer can be categorized into two major groups depending on whether the cancer has spread or not. The two categories are non-invasive and invasive. Non-invasive types are also called in situ. Invasive breast cancer has spread to the surrounding tissues from the milk ducts. The cancer that begins in the milk ducts and spread to the other breast tissues are categorized as situ breast cancer. The most common types include Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS) Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is a non-invasive condition in which cancerous cells are only found in the ducts in the breast. Lobular Carcinoma In Situ (LCIS) LCIS is the tumor that grows in the breast glands that are responsible for producing milk. Similar to DCIS, these cancerous cells are confined to the gland and not spread to the surrounding breast tissues.
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6 Major Causes of Acid Reflux
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6 Major Causes of Acid Reflux

Acid reflux occurs when the acid in the stomach frequently goes back into the tube connecting the esophagus and the mouth. This backflow of acid can irritate the esophagus lining. Usually, people susceptible to acid reflux may experience it frequently. However, in most people with susceptibility, mild reflux might happen at least twice a week, whereas moderate to severe reflux might happen around once a week. However, what causes acid reflux?  1. Obesity One of the key drivers behind GERD and acid reflux is obesity. It might also aggravate your risk of developing GERD-associated complications, such as Barett’s esophagus, a condition that involves pre-cancerous modifications in the esophageal cells. Please understand that it is central obesity, that is, the accumulation of fat around the abdomen, which aggravates your risk of acid reflux and not extra fat in general.  Experts believe that abdominal fat increases the pressure on the stomach, which forces the stomach acid back into the esophagus. Hormones, too, have a role to play here. In overweight people, the circulating estrogen is higher, which is often associated with GERD symptoms. Further, reflux chances are more in postmenopausal women who are taking hormone therapy. To keep symptom flare-ups in check, you can consider losing weight by monitoring your diet and doing physical activity.
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4 Causes of Prostate Cancer
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4 Causes of Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is cancer that develops in the prostate. Males have a tiny prostate gland that releases seminal fluid. This fluid transports and nourishes the sperm. Usually, prostate cancer grows gradually and is limited to the prostate gland. While there, it might not cause any severe implications. Even though some kinds of prostate cancer decrease gradually and need no or minimal treatment, others proliferate and are aggressive. So, let us find out the causes of prostate cancer.  1. Obesity In overweight people, the risk of developing prostate cancer is higher compared to others. Moreover, in overweight people, the likelihood of prostate cancer being more aggressive is high. Further, if you are overweight, there is a good chance that following initial treatment, cancer may relapse. Thus, to lower your susceptibility to prostate cancer, it is recommended to shed some weight. 2. Genetic factors Inherited features, such as modifications in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, can increase the likelihood of developing prostate cancer. It has been noted that mutations in these genes also aggravate the breast cancer risk in women. Further, in men born with Lynch syndrome, the risk of developing prostate cancer (and other kinds of cancer) is high. 3. Age One of the key prostate cancer risk factors is age.
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