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What is the cause of hemorrhoids or piles?
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Constipation: Most common from straining due to constipation. Also occurs with pregnancy.
Answered 3/27/2013
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Straining: Swollen hemorrhoids reflect either excessive straining or chronic poor bowel habilts. Hemorrhoids are a normal part of rectal anatomy and only become swollen and inflamed secondary to the above causes.
Answered 9/30/2020
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