What increases your chance to get hemorrhoids? We know that statistic say that by the age of 50, half of the adults will have hemorrhoids or hemorrhoid related symptoms. So I compiled the risk factors list to make you understand more about hemorrhoids.

List of things that increases your risk at hemorrhoids (can also be viewed as, things to watch out for suspecting hemorrhoids):

1. Age. When we got older the rectal vein walls is weaker. Hemorrhoids can easily occur.
2. Pregnancy. When pregnant, the lower area of the woman’s body have high pressure. This pressure can prolapse the vein wall, hence become hemorrhoids.
3. Chronic constipation. Too much constipation can be translated into too many unnecessary pressure to your rectum wall.
4. Fecal straining. Same with number 2, straining can prolapse the vein wall.
5. Liver disease and liver cirrhosis.
6. If you have heart disorders, there’s an increased chance of getting hemorrhoids.
7. Congestive disorders
8. Overuse of laxatives, usually from a weight loss scheme gone wrong can increase your change of having hemorrhoids.