Causes
- High intra-abdominal pressure transmitting to hemorrhoidal veins
- chronic constipation straining
- prolonged toilet sitting
Symptoms
- Bright red painless rectal bleeding during bowel movements
- painful or itchy anal lumps
- discomfort while sitting
Risk Factors
- Chronic constipation or chronic diarrhea
- smartphone use on the commode
- low-fibre diet
- pregnancy
