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Hemorrhoids : Causes

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Causes List

Causes could include:
  • Straining During Bowel Movement
  • Anal sphincter pressure

Causes Overview Articles

Hemorrhoids
This condition is very common, especially during pregnancy and after childbirth. Hemorrhoids result from increased pressure in the veins of the anus.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 15, 2009
Hemorrhoids
Heredity may also play a part in some cases. There is no reason to believe that hemorrhoids are caused by jobs requiring, for instance, heavy lifting or long hours of sitting, although activities of that kind may make existing hemorrhoids worse.Th...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Hemorrhoids
Diagnosis of hemorrhoids begins with a visual examination of the anus, followed by an internal manual examination. The doctor may also insert an anoscope, a small tube with a light that can be used to view the anal canal.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
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