Hemorrhoids Risk Factors
Health Encyclopedia: Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids are painful, swollen veins in the lower portion of the rectum or anus.
Alternative Names
Rectal lump; Piles; Lump in the rectum
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
This condition is very common, especially during pregnancy and after childbirth. Hemorrhoids result from increased pressure in the veins of the anus. The pressure causes the veins to bulge and expand, making them painful, particularly when you are sitting.
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