Can Hemorrhoids Cause Back Pain?

Dealing with hemorrhoids is uncomfortable enough, but when back pain joins the mix, it can feel overwhelming. While there isn’t a direct link between hemorrhoids and back pain, the two can be intertwined due to lifestyle adjustments that come with managing hemorrhoid symptoms.

Additionally, some underlying conditions may trigger both issues simultaneously. Understanding this complex relationship is crucial for finding the right treatment and relief.

Why Does My Lower Back Hurt With Hemorrhoids?

If you’re dealing with the stinging pain of hemorrhoids, the last thing you need is the added burden of back pain. While hemorrhoids are swollen blood vessels that cause  localized pain and itching in the rectal area, you might be surprised to learn they can also influence how your back feels. But how?

Lifestyle habits are often to blame for both issues. For example, hemorrhoids may form from the pressure of straining to pass bowel movements. That pressure can ripple through your body, leading to excess tension in your lower back. What’s more, prolonged sitting and a sedentary lifestyle are other common risk factors that exacerbate hemorrhoids and back pain.

If you have chronic constipation, a risk factor for hemorrhoids, it can alter the way you walk or sit, making it more likely that these risk factors for hemorrhoids can make your back hurt.  When you understanding how these factors interact, you can take effective steps to alleviate discomfort in both areas and get much-needed relief.

Can Lower Back Pain Cause Hemorrhoids?

While lower back pain may not directly lead to the development of piles, it’s important to recognize that both issues can stem from the similar risk factors mentioned above.

By addressing these shared risk factors, you can find relief from back pain and reduce your chances of developing hemorrhoids.

How to Treat Back Pain and Hemorrhoids?

When you’re struggling with the combined discomfort of hemorrhoids and back pain, finding reliable and lasting relief feel urgent.

Start by addressing any constipation and straining during bowel movements (BMs)—these simple changes can make a big difference:

• Drink more water to soften stools and reduce the need to strain.
• Add more fiber-rich foods into your diet to help stools them move through the colon more quickly and minimize hemorrhoidal bleeding.
• Incorporate regular exercise to ease back pain and support weight loss.

If you’re suffering with severe hemorrhoids (grade 4), various treatments or surgical options might be necessary. However, for those with grade 2 or 3 hemorrhoids, Georgia Hemorrhoid Institute offers a minimally invasive Hemorrhoid Artery Embolization (HAE). This procedure effectively reduces your hemorrhoids without major incisions, allowing for a quicker recovery so you can feel better, faster.

If you’d like more information or would like to find out if HAE is right for you, contact our team of interventional radiologists. We’re ready to help you feel better.