Hemorrhoids are more common most people think. This is why the symptoms can be confusing.

• Close to 50% of people 50 years or older are affected by hemorrhoids
• NIH data (Year: 1983 – 1987) reveal the following epidemiologic data:
  • Incidence: 1 million
  • Prevalence: 10.4 million
  • Hospitalizations: 316,000
  • Physician office visits: 3.5 million
  • Prescriptions: 1.5 million
• 4.4 % of the US population is seen by physician for symptomatic hemorrhoids

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