What Causes Hemorrhoids?
5. Pregnancy
A growing baby in the uterus will cause more pressure against the veins in the rectum and anus. This can, in turn, result in hemorrhoids. The release of certain hormones can also cause the walls of the veins to relax, and this will also make the veins more likely to bulge.
This means that hemorrhoids are a fairly common symptom of pregnancy, although the condition will usually passed once the baby has been delivered. Hemorrhoids should do no harm at all to the baby, even if they can be painful for the mother. They can be particularly painful during labor when the mother is pushing.
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