Constipation and Hemorrhoids … Understanding the Link and How to Prevent Them

Introduction: Constipation isn’t just uncomfortable… it can raise your risk of painful hemorrhoids. When you strain to pass a hard or infrequent stool, you put extra pressure on the veins in your rectum and anus. Over time, this pressure causes them to swell and become hemorrhoids. Understanding how constipation contributes to hemorrhoids and taking preventive steps can help you avoid this painful problem.