Although these three diseases related to the anus are different, the conditions that cause them are often similar. The main causes that lead to them are:
Chronic Constipation: The main culprit of all three problems is constipation. Excessive straining to expel hard stools causes the veins in the anus to swell (piles) and tear the skin (fissures).
Dietary deficiencies: A diet low in fiber causes stool to become thick. Consumption of fast food, flour dishes, excessive spicy food and meat slow down digestion and increase the risk of disease.
Physical inactivity and prolonged sitting: A sedentary lifestyle affects bowel movements. Similarly, sitting in the same place for hours in offices and other places puts pressure on the veins around the anus and causes piles.
Infections and Abscesses: The main cause of fistula is when the glands inside the anus become inflamed and infected, forming abscesses. These abscesses rupture and form a new duct outside the anus, causing severe pain and pus.
Dehydration: Dehydration in the body causes the stool to become dry and obstruct its movement through the intestines. Not drinking enough water every day doubles the risk of piles and fissures.
