Hemroids Internal View 

How Common Are Hemroids? 
Hemroids are very common in both men and women. About half of the population have hemroids by age 50. Hemroids are also common among pregnant women. The pressure of the fetus in the abdomen, as well as hormonal changes, cause the hemroidsal vessels to enlarge. These vessels are also placed under severe pressure during childbirth. For most women, however, hemroids caused by pregnancy are a temporary problem.

Internal hemroids occur higher up in the anal canal, out of sight. Bleeding is the most common symptom of internal hemroids, and often the only one in mild cases. View hemroids gallery for detailed photos.