What are Hemorrhoids?
Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the lower portion of the rectum or anus.
Hemorrhoids only afflict the elderly.
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Hemorrhoids can occur at any age, but are more common as people get older.
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Hemorrhoids can occur at any age, but are more common as people get older.
Men are more prone to hemorrhoids than women.
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Just about anyone can get hemorrhoids at some point in their lives, men and women are both equally prone to hemorrhoids.
However, some factors may increase the chances of getting them:
- Heredity
- Pregnancy
- Being overweight
- Standing or lifting too much
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Just about anyone can get hemorrhoids at some point in their lives, men and women are both equally prone to hemorrhoids.
However, some factors may increase the chances of getting them:
- Heredity
- Pregnancy
- Being overweight
- Standing or lifting too much
Spicy food causes hemorrhoids.
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Spicy food doesn't cause hemorrhoids, but it may create anal irritation (pruritus).
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Spicy food doesn't cause hemorrhoids, but it may create anal irritation (pruritus).
Sitting on a sidewalk or cold surfaces can cause hemorrhoids.
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Sit on all the sidewalks you want, they won't give you hemorrhoids!
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Sit on all the sidewalks you want, they won't give you hemorrhoids!
Anal sex can cause hemorrhoids.
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Nope, anal sex does not cause hemorrhoids. It can trigger or worsen existing hemorrhoid symptoms though.
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Nope, anal sex does not cause hemorrhoids. It can trigger or worsen existing hemorrhoid symptoms though.
Pregnant women get hemorrhoids.
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Many pregnant women do in fact get hemorrhoids. This is caused by increased pressure on the blood vessels in the pelvic area. Straining to push the baby out during labor can also worsen hemorrhoids.
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Many pregnant women do in fact get hemorrhoids. This is caused by increased pressure on the blood vessels in the pelvic area. Straining to push the baby out during labor can also worsen hemorrhoids.