6. Hemorrhoids
Dr. Axe
Hemorrhoids are painful and swollen blood vessels in the anal canal, usually caused by chronic constipation, straining during bowel movements, sitting on the toilet for prolonged periods of time, and pregnancy. Symptoms of hemorrhoids include pain, itching and bleeding after a movement. Hemorrhoids are also considered quite common, affecting around 1 in every 20 people in the United States alone. Moreover, at least half of the population aged 50 and above complain of hemorrhoids. While this condition can be considered quite embarrassing for some, it is something that needs to be discussed with a healthcare practitioner to get the proper diagnosis and treatment. While some may be able to help lessen their hemorrhoids through a change of diet and lifestyle, or through both oral and topical medications and suppositories, others prefer to have them surgically removed by a doctor when they refuse to go away.