Hemorrhoids can be defined as a common condition when blood veins around the anus, rectal tunnel, or lower rectum gets swollen and inflamed.
Sometimes, it is also known as piles and is associated with pain, itching and bleeding.
The condition is common in all age groups but the major suffers of this problem are women during pregnancy.
However, for most women, hemorrhoids caused by pregnancy are a temporary problem.
Causes of Hemorrhoids There are various reasons that cause Hemorrhoids.
Some of the major causes are:

1. Constant Sitting- Now when you spend most of your time in sitting position, you put pressure upon the anal cavity and veins.
   Add to that you are also sweating.
   The combination of both of these factors actually leads to hemorrhoids and irritation because of the swelling and moisture from sweat.
   
2. Obesity- Overweight can be yet another reason for hemorrhoids.
   Generally when you are overweight the pressure gets exerted upon the anal veins during bowel movements and sitting.
   But as these veins are not especially strong gets easily irritated or strained.
   
3. Straining and Pressure- The hard bowel movements are the prime reason of strain put on the veins.
   When you have to strain too hard during your bowel movements you push the hemorrhoidal vein.
   Strain upon the hemorrhoidal vein further leads increased blood flow into the vein that further results it to swell.
   

Home remedies for hemorrhoids Surprisingly, today there are countless people who suffer from the hemorrhoids condition.
In recent years, studies have shown that more than 40 percent of adults experience hemorrhoids in their lives.
Today there are few home remedies that can help you cure hemorrhoids with natural treatment.
For fast hemorrhoid relief at home using different types of hemorrhoids treatment methods can do the trick.
Here are some natural ways and fast hemorrhoids relief, that you can follow -

• You can mix sliced onion and honey, and put some on a cotton wool pad and finally apply the mixture on the hemorrhoids for 3 hours.
  
• You can even apply organic apple cider vinegar to a cotton ball and apply directly on the hemorrhoids for few minutes daily.
  
• You can even apply olive oil directly to the hemorrhoids.
  It has an anti-inflammatory effect.
  
• You can also warm a spoonful of lard.
  Once it gets warm, mix it with about a teaspoon of Calomel and then put it on a cloth and apply to the hemorrhoid.
  
• Drink 1 spoon of olive oil every morning.
  This can be the simplest and easiest way to overcome from hemorrhoids.
  
• You can prepare the mixture of 1 table-spoon of Vaseline with 1 teaspoon of Flowers of Sulfur.
  Once the mixture is ready, smear it on the hemorrhoids 2-3 times a day.
  

Hemorrhoids are not a major medical condition, but should be treated as soon as possible.