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Medical experts estimate that hemorrhoids occur in about 50 percent of the population by age 50. This means that millions experience the daily discomfort and pain of this condition. Hemorrhoids occur for a wide range of reasons – constipation, straining at bowel movements, heavy lifting and often even pregnancy. These activities may lead to increased pressure within the hemorrhoidal veins which causes them to swell.

In most cases, the discomfort of hemorrhoids can be ameliorated