Risk Factors Of Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids can develop from increased pressure in the lower rectum due to:

• Straining during bowel movements

• Frequent bowel movements

• Sitting for long periods of time on the toilet

• Having chronic diarrhea or constipation

• Using laxative or rectal enema unnecessarily

• Advanced age that makes tissues supporting the veins in rectum and anus become weak and stretch

• Chronic cough

• Being obese

• Regular heavy lifting

• Cirrhosis that results in bulging veins in the anus area

• Genetics with family history of hemorrhoids

• Being pregnant when baby puts pressure on the anal region

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