Hemorrhoid Symptoms and Diagnosis: Internal and External Hemorrhoids
Itching, pain, and bleeding in the anal area are common signs of hemorrhoids.
By Lindsey Konkel
Medically Reviewed by Robert Jasmer, MD
Hemorrhoids occur when veins in the skin around the anus or in the lower rectum get swollen and inflamed. It’s not exactly clear what causes people to get hemorrhoids, but there are some common, accepted risk factors and conditions that lead to their development.
Aging can decrease muscle tone in the area, weakening the tissue and causing hemorrhoids to bulge, while obesity and pregnancy can increase the risk for hemorrhoids due to increased pressure on tissue in the area. (1)
https://www.everydayhealth.com/hemorrhoids/guide/symptoms/
