Risk Factors for Hemorrhoids
| About risk factors: Risk factors for Hemorrhoids are factors that do not seem to be a direct cause of the disease, but seem to be associated in some way. Having a risk factor for Hemorrhoids makes the chances of getting a condition higher but does not always lead to Hemorrhoids. Also, the absence of any risk factors or having a protective factor does not necessarily guard you against getting Hemorrhoids. For general information and a list of risk factors, see the risk center. |
Risk factor list: The list of risk factors mentioned for Hemorrhoids in various sources includes:
- Pregnancy
- Heredity
- Aging
- Chronic constipation
- Chronic diarrhea
- Inactivity
- Sitting
- Sedentary lifestyle
Last revision: May 28, 2003
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