Although the topic is largely avoided in polite conversation, hemorrhoids, also called piles, are one of the most common ailments among adults, affecting at least half of the population over the age of fifty. The condition involves swollen and sensitive veins in the anus or lower rectum. This may result from strained bowel movements, constipation or the increased pressure placed on these veins during pregnancy.
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