Risk Factors of Hemorrhoids

The common risk factors are listed below.

•    Constant sitting for long periods of time
•    Straining bowel movements due to constipation or hard stools
•    Pregnancy and Childbirth
•    Heavy lifting
•    Genetics and heredity
•    Colon malignancy
•    Hepatic disease
•    Obesity
•    Elevated anal resting pressure
•    Loss of rectal muscle tone
•    Rectal surgery
•    Anal intercourse
•    Faulty bowel function due to overuse of laxatives or enemas