Causes & Prevention

Toilet with footstool showing squatting versus sitting posture

The Importance of Proper Toilet Posture: Squatting vs. Sitting

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Medical Disclaimer: This article is informational only. The Importance of Proper Toilet Posture: Squatting vs. Sitting Understanding Toilet Posture and ...

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How Hydration Affects Digestive Health and Hemorrhoids

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Medical Disclaimer: This article is informational only. How Hydration Affects Digestive Health and Hemorrhoids As a proctologist with 15 years ...

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Can Heavy Lifting Cause Hemorrhoids? Gym Safety Tips

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Medical Disclaimer: This article is informational only. Can Heavy Lifting Cause Hemorrhoids? Gym Safety Tips As a proctologist with 15 ...

Everyday habits that can cause hemorrhoids

Common Causes of Hemorrhoids: It’s Not Just About Diet

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Medical Disclaimer: This article is informational only. Common Causes of Hemorrhoids: It’s Not Just About Diet What Really Causes Hemorrhoids? ...

3D anatomical illustration of hemorrhoids and their causes

5 Common Causes of Hemorrhoids

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Hemorrhoids are also commonly known as piles. Hemorrhoids may cause discomfort, pain and in some cases bleeding. Although many find ...

Man on a toilet holding his stomach, constipation and hemorrhoids

Constipation And Hemorrhoids: All You Need To Know

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It’s common knowledge that constipation and hemorrhoids are somehow linked. However, few people understand how the two affect each other ...

Doctor showing a hemorrhoid close-up beside a figurine in pain

Does Sitting Cause Hemorrhoids?

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When the veins stretch in the lower rectum due to increasing pressure in the abdominal area, hemorrhoids are formed. There ...

Are hemorrhoids contagious? Myth explained

Are Hemorrhoids Transmissible? Breaking The Hemorrhoid Myth!

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“Are hemorrhoids transmissible?” is a question many people ask about this health condition. It’s a grave concern, so it’s natural ...

Toilet paper on a toilet seat with a red spot, genetics and hemorrhoids

­Do Genetics Play A Role In The Development Of Hemorrhoids? 

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Recently, a question I’ve been getting a lot is, ‘Do genetics play a role in the development of hemorrhoids?’ Most ...

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Can You Get Hemorrhoids From Stress

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The major question arising nowadays is Can you get hemorrhoids from stress? After several researches the answer is that Yes! Stress may have a negative influence ...