Aging
A person’s risk of getting hemorrhoids increases as they age. The aging process causes hemorrhoids, which are more common in older people. As a person ages, the body goes through many changes that can affect the digestive system and cause hemorrhoids to develop.
For example, a person’s body’s ability to produce lubricating mucus decreases as they age. Also, their tissues become thinner and less elastic because of decreased collagen production, making it easier for blood vessels to become stretched or damaged by increased pressure from inside the body.
Additionally, many people experience changes in their digestive system as they age. For example, older people are more likely to have constipation and diarrhea than younger adults because of changes in their bodies ability to digest food, absorb nutrients and regulate hormones. All of these factors can increase the risk of developing hemorrhoids.
