High blood pressure if left unchecked results in increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality and leads to target organ damage such as LVH, retinal changes and vascular changes. The main objective in the management of hypertension is prevention of target organ damage and reduction of cardiovascular risk. The management requires a multi-prolonged approach. Although it is widely accepted that...

What is the main cause of hemorrhoids? We can blame our modern life style as the main cause. Today we know that lack of foods high in fiber, insufficient water intake and lack of movement are the main causes. One other likely cause is genetics, it is quite possible to inherit a predisposition to develop hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids causes can be divided in 9 major groups: 1. Improper diet -...

Finding the Best Hemorrhoids Relief when your in a big rush. When you find you have a serious problem with hemorrhoids, you need to find the best relief fast. What the best relief is, however, can seriously depend on your circumstances. If you have no warning, then what you have in your house becomes the best there is, simply because it's available. However, there are several other...

External hemorrhoids can be someone's worst nightmare. A socially unacceptable health problem, external hemorrhoids itch, burn, hurt, and generally cause misery to over ten million people per year. A rather simple health problem, their medical description does not begin to describe the pain and embarrassment they can inflict, but external hemorrhoids are one of the few cases where home remedies...

Piles, as they are commonly called hemorrhoids are swollen varicose veins in the anus or rectum. Piles are usually the result of exerting pressure during bowel movements, pregnancy or obesity. Causes of Piles 1. Piles can be hereditary with innate weakness of the vein walls. 2. In men, as a result of erect posture high pressure is created in rectal veins. 3. Exerting pressure due to...