How Common Are Hemorrhoids?
December 1st, 2009
Hemorrhoids are classified as a medical condition involving a localized swelling of veins in the anus or rectum. Hemorrhoids may be caused by a diet lacking in fruits, vegetables and fiber, age, pregnancy or a host of other factors. But just how common are hemorrhoids?Research indicates that men and women experience hemorrhoids with equal frequency. Pregnant women and those whose parents have suffered with hemorrhoids are far more likely to receive a new diagnosis of hemorrhoids than any other segment of the population. About two thirds of the United States population is dealing with a diagnosis of hemorrhoids on any given day.If you suspect you may be suffering from hemorrhoids, see your family physician for appropriate hemorrhoid treatment options.
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