If you are reading this it\'s likely that you have just developed hemorrhoids (piles) or have been suffering for a while and are looking for information on how to cure hemorrhoids.

The one thing that you don\'t want is the \'quick fix\' and two months later they\'re back again. You\'re worried, you\'re in pain and discomfort and you not only want to get rid of them, you don\'t want them to come back!

The first thing you should do is take account of your lifestyle. Quite often hemorrhoids occur as result of some action or \'inaction\' in our current lifestyle. It is important to treat the causes where they can be identified so as to reduce or even eliminate the symptoms.

So what are the causes?

Causes vary but the same patterns consistently emerge. Since many occupations involve office work (sitting down for long periods) the number of sufferers has increased. Also a major cause is with diet, especially high carbohydrate consumption and low fiber intake. Frequent constipation and \'forcing\' the stools to come out is a also a contributing factor. However there are some exceptions to \'lifestyle causes\' and these include pregnancy and the genetic background of the sufferer. However for these last two categories you can reduce the pain and discomfort by following some of the measures listed below.

So how can I get a cure that lasts?

The good news is that 80% of sufferers get relief within a week or two of the symptoms appearing. The bad news is that over 50% of these sufferers will have a recurrence. Research has shown that the 50% of sufferers who don\'t have a repeat bout take the appearance of hemorrhoids as a \'health warning\' and do something about it.

Let\'s take the prolonged sitting cause. Don\'t eat your lunch in the office sitting down - get some exercise. walk around the block even if it\'s cold for 20 minutes. This is sufficient to get the blood circulation moving in the rectal area and has the added benefit of loosening up your stools and preventing constipation!

In fact get as much walking done during the day there are also other health benefits.

Now we move on to diet. This is the biggest cause of hemorrhoids. The real culprit is a badly balanced diet - low on fiber and fruit and high on carbohydrates and sugar. If you\'re into junk food - eliminate it or at least cut it down. Take a good bowl of muesli if you don\'t like flakes - but get that fiber into you. Don\'t forget good greens and vegetables- these can be very beneficial.