10 Causes of Hemorrhoids
Cause #3: Pregnancy
Pregnancy refers to the time where offspring develops in a woman. A normal pregnancy carried to term ranges from 37 to 40 weeks. During pregnancy, various changes occur. Examples include metabolic, cardiovascular, hematologic, respiratory, renal, and behavioral changes.
In pregnancy, hemorrhoids can occur due to the impaired venous return, especially when there is increased intraabdominal pressure in late stages of pregnancy. A study found that as many as 38 percent of pregnant women experience constipation at one point throughout their pregnancy. The ingestion of iron supplements and slowed movement of food through the digestive tract due to pregnancy hormones can also contribute to constipation, resulting in hemorrhoids.
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