Can Hemorrhoids Cause Cramps And Stomach Pains
Many hemorrhoid sufferers find themselves wondering at one point or another, “Can hemorrhoids cause cramps”. While the answer to this is rather complex, the question is actually quite common.
The next few paragraphs will serve to try to answer this question and to provide as much information as possible. It is important to note, however, that nothing stated in this article is intended to serve as a substitute for advice from your own personal doctor or other qualified medical professional who is familiar with your medical history.
If you were to ask your doctor, “Can hemorrhoids cause cramps,” you would likely get a very complex answer. In short, your hemorrhoids are exceptionally unlikely to be the cause of your cramps. The same problems that led to your hemorrhoids, however, are likely to be the cause of your cramping.
Many abdominal cramps in hemorrhoid sufferers are the cause of diarrhea or constipation, both of which can cause contractions of the abdominal wall. People with Crohn’s disease or irritable bowel syndrome are prone to abdominal spasms as well as to hemorrhoids, greatly increasing the chances that they will be suffering from both conditions simultaneously. These cramps can be quite painful and may need to be treated by a medical professional.
Another common cause of cramps in people with hemorrhoids is gas pain. While many people with gas are able to expel it normally, gas pains can cause abdominal cramping. This is especially common in people suffering from constipation, where impacted fecal matter can cause the buildup of gas within the abdomen.
Because severe pain can signal a bowel obstruction, severe cramping during periods of constipation should be looked into by a physician. While you may ask your doctor, “can hemorrhoids cause cramps” to ensure that it is not a simple reaction to this affliction, you will likely need an examination to be certain that your bowels are not obstructed.
Other people with hemorrhoids experience cramping due to a lack of magnesium or other nutrients in the diet. Dehydration can also cause cramping. Because hemorrhoids are often caused by the frequent strain associated with diarrhea and constipation and dehydration and malnutrition result from the malabsorption of nutrients during diarrhea, it is quite common for the symptoms to occur simultaneously.
In short, while the answer to the common question, “Can hemorrhoids cause cramps” is no, the presence of both can help physicians quickly gather a list of most likely causes of the cramping.
In conclusion, hemorrhoids themselves are not the cause of cramping, but are a symptom shared by many causes of abdominal cramps. While the answer is no, the question, “Can hemorrhoids cause cramps” is a common question, and one that can help lead doctors to the right answer quickly.
While mild to moderate cramps can likely be treated at home, severe or persistent cramping should always be diagnosed by a medical professional, particularly if there are any risk factors for impaction or if the sufferer has a bowel disease such as Crohn’s disease or Ulcerative Colitis.