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How do you get hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids are caused by too many factors. The number 1 factor is genetics. If your mom or dad had hemorrhoids, you are going to more likely have hemorrhoids too. The second most cause of hemorrhoids is environmental. Environmental factors can be reading on the toilet causes an enlargement of the rectal blood vessels. Constipation from poor diet. The lack of exercise causes more strain during bowel movement. Excessive strain during a bowel movement during pregnancy is also a common cause of hemorrhoids.
