Who is affected by hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are a very common problem. Equal numbers of men and women get hemorrhoids.

Hemorrhoids can develop at any age, but the incidence increases after age 30. About half of people older than age 50 have had hemorrhoids at some time in their life.¹

Many women develop hemorrhoids during the last 6 months of pregnancy and immediately postpartum.

Author:	Monica Rhodes	Last Updated: September 29, 2008
Medical Review:	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Brent Shoji, MD - General Surgery
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