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Common risk factors in the development of hemorrhoids are excessive straining, sitting or standing for long periods of time, pregnancy, and | Common risk factors in the development of hemorrhoids are excessive straining, sitting or standing for long periods of time, [[pregnancy]], and [[chronic constipation]]. | ||
==Risk Factors== | ==Risk Factors== | ||
Risk factors of hemorrhoids include: | Risk factors of hemorrhoids include: | ||
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*[[Pregnancy]] | *[[Pregnancy]] | ||
*[[Aging]] | *[[Aging]] | ||
* | *[[Chronic constipation]] or [[diarrhea]] | ||
*Anal intercourse | *[[Anal intercourse]] | ||
*[[Obesity]] | *[[Obesity]] | ||
*High-fat, low-fiber diet. | *High-fat, low-fiber diet. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Younes M.B.B.CH [2]
Overview
Common risk factors in the development of hemorrhoids are excessive straining, sitting or standing for long periods of time, pregnancy, and chronic constipation.
Risk Factors
Risk factors of hemorrhoids include:
- Straining to move stool, or other poor bowel habits such as sitting for long periods
- Sitting or standing for long periods of time
- Pregnancy
- Aging
- Chronic constipation or diarrhea
- Anal intercourse
- Obesity
- High-fat, low-fiber diet.