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Haemorrhoids must be diagnosed by your healthcare practitioner. Haemorrhoids occur when the blood vessels in the rectum and anus swell and enlarge. Some people have weaker veins in their rectum than other people and this may increase their chances of developing haemorrhoids.

Constipation may cause haemorrhoids to form as the straining during passing stool puts pressure on the veins, causing distension, while diarrhoea may also cause haemorrhoids. Women who are pregnant often experience constipation, thus often develop haemorrhoids during pregnancy. Other causes include high blood pressure, obesity and inactivity.

The symptoms you may experience depend on the exact site of the haemorrhoids. If they are found inside your rectum then they seldom cause pain, however, haemorrhoids that protrude from the rectum often cause pain and bleeding. If you have haemorrhoids, it is vital that you keep yourself sufficiently hydrated and eat a healthy diet to avoid either constipation or diarrhoea. Our recommended treatment should be taken in conjunction with and not in place of any treatment recommended by your healthcare practitioner. Please consult your healthcare practitioner if your symptoms persist for longer than eight weeks.