Time on the Toilet
Another common cause of hemorrhoids is sitting on the toilet for prolonged periods of time. This can cause increased pressure on the veins in the rectum and anus, thus enlarging them. Putting pressure on that area in that position will make blood flow in that area decrease. The blood will then pool in the vessels, which can also stretch and enlarge them. Men’s Health [8] suggests you shouldn’t sit on the toilet for longer than 15 minutes. Any time after this can increase the likelihood of getting hemorrhoids. If you lose the urge to have a bowel movement, you should try again when the urge returns instead of straining or sitting on the toilet for a longer time.
