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Please tell me if it is common to get hemorrhoids at a young age?
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Yes: Hemorrhoids are caused by high pressure in the anorectal canal during defecation. A high fiber diet or taking fiber such as metamucil can prevent them, or greatly reduce symptoms caused by them.
Answered 10/4/2016
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