Hemorrhoids Causes

What Causes Hemorrhoids?

December 8, 2011
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We are glad to see questions like this because it means that the hemorrhoids sufferer is not only look to treat their hemorrhoids, but to find a way to get rid of them once and for all by solving the root of the problem- mild pun intended. What causes “hemroids”?  Lots of things can cause [...]

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Can Medications Cause Hemorrhoids?

November 2, 2011
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Yes.  They can.  Not all of them.  In fact, not many of them.  It is possible, though- so you are definitely not crazy to think that a new prescription medication could be the cause for a new case of hemorrhoids, especially if you have never experienced hemorrhoids before. Hemorrhoids are basically varicose veins that are [...]

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Smoking and Hemorrhoids

September 28, 2011
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If you have done any amount of research on how to treat hemorrhoids, then you have likely been advised in most of those articles to stop smoking.  This comes as a shock to most who can’t possibly see the connection between smoking a cigarette and making hemorrhoids worse. It is true, though. Smoking and hemorrhoids [...]

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Piles Symptoms

February 5, 2011
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Piles are a severe form of hemorrhoids called thrombosed external hemorrhoids. External piles is a very serious condition that should be treated immediately as the danger of bleeding and infection gets higher every moment external piles go untreated. Here are some of the main symptoms of piles that can help you know if you are [...]

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Hemorrhoids During Pregnancy

February 5, 2011
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It seems unfair that pregnant women should be more prone to hemorrhoids when they have so many other painful things to endure. The reason that hemorrhoids during pregnancy are so common has to do with the weight and placement of the fetus. In many women, this added weight of the unborn baby pushes on the [...]

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Hemorrhoids Causes

February 5, 2011
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What causes hemorrhoids? What are hemorrhoids? These are common questions about a common medical problem. This article should present some answers to these frequently asked questions about hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are swollen vessels lying around the anus and the sphincter that can cause pain and even bleeding when ruptured or overtaxed. Hemorrhoids are very common, which is [...]

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