Hemorrhoids Risk Factors
What are the risk factors that lead to this condition? Are you at risk of getting Hemorrhoids? Below you'll find information on each of the known risk factors for this condition.
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Hemorrhoids Risks
A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or condition. Risk factors include:
- Straining when trying to pass a stool
- Chronic Constipation or Diarrhea
- Sitting on the toilet for long periods of time
- Pressure on the veins from pregnancy and childbirth
- Advancing age
- Overweight
- Family members with hemorrhoids
- Chronic cough
- Liver disease
- Chronic use of enemas or laxatives
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