When we think of hemorrhoids we usually do not think of them in children however hemorrhoids in children do exist. Some children suffer from constipation at an early age so they can be prone to hemorrhoids. You may also find that since this condition is hereditary some children may be more prone to have them than others.

For children, hemorrhoids are common but they do not last very long and often they do not have to be treated because they are very minor irritations. If children develop itching or inflammation from them you can usually treat them easily at home.

Causes of Hemorrhoids In Children

Most children will get hemorrhoids if one or both of their parents have them. They may or may not get them in childhood but they are more prone to have them at some time in their life than others.

Sometimes if a mother gets hemorrhoids while she is pregnant the tendency for them can be passed along to the child. Some children develop constipation and they will strain to make their bowels move. This can be a major reason that there are hemorrhoids in children.

Treatment for Hemorrhoids In Children

Because this is rare, there are no treatments available or medication for children. Adult treatments can be too harsh and can create even more problems for them. The best way to treat them is with home remedies for hemorrhoids.

What You Can Do

In order to stop hemorrhoids in children from happening you can do several things. Here are a few suggestions:

Get children on the proper nutritional diet. Although many families would say they do not have time to make sure kids eat right, this is essential to help them with constipation.
They need plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables to help them stay regular.

Make sure they get fiber in their diet from these fruits and vegetables so that their intestines can function properly. Children can also benefit from cereals and other grains.

Get them to drink lots of liquids. Many children play hard but take in liquid only when they feel thirsty. By that time it is too late because they are already dehydrated. Make sure they get plenty of water, fresh fruit juice or herbal teas to make sure they are getting enough in their diet.

Be careful with milk as a liquid because for some children it causes constipation and for others it can create an Allergic reaction if they are lactose intolerant.

Help children get involved in exercise. Today children do not play outside the way they did many years ago so you will need to encourage them to get exercise. Some children do this by getting into sports but not all sports are suitable for all children, so they may need your guidance on which, if any, sport is right for them.

Finding ways to help your children take walks or ride bikes is an excellent way to get them up and moving. Keep them out of the television room for awhile because sitting for long periods of time can also cause hemorrhoids in children.

P.S. – Below is a list of foods (Vegetables and Fruits) which contain high amounts of natural fiber:

• Apples
• Bananas
• Beans
• Peas
• Soybeans
• Broccoli
• Oranges
• Carrots
• Strawberries
• Apricot
• Prunes
• Cereals (the best one are those high in bran)
• Peaches
• Sesame seeds