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Figured this might be more pertinent information to disseminate than the norm posted here.
All those long hours sitting in the car, technically this is a work related injury and the PBA should be fighting for our compensation. Dan, please get on this!

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HEMORRHOIDS
Hemorrhoids - Topic Overview

Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the anal canal. This common problem can be painful, but it's usually not serious.

Veins can swell inside the anal canal to form internal hemorrhoids. Or they can swell near the opening of the anus to form external hemorrhoids. You can have both types at the same time. The symptoms and treatment depend on which type you have.

Many people have hemorrhoids at some time.

Too much pressure on the veins in the pelvic and rectal area causes hemorrhoids.


Get Help for Your Hemorrhoids
Normally, tissue inside the anus fills with blood to help control bowel movements. If you strain or sit on the toilet a long time to move stool, the increased pressure causes the veins in this tissue to swell and stretch. This can cause hemorrhoids.

Diarrhea or constipation also may lead to straining and can increase pressure on veins in the anal canal.

Pregnant women can get hemorrhoids during the last 6 months of pregnancy. This is because of increased pressure on the blood vessels in the pelvic area. Straining to push the baby out during labor can make hemorrhoids worse.

Being overweight can also lead to hemorrhoids.

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Last Updated: March 16, 2012

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