1 in 4 Adults Have This — And Almost No One Talks About It 🍑 The Gut Insiders Ep: 13
B explains that anorectal issues like hemorrhoids, fissures, and spasms are extremely common but often stigmatized, with 1 in 4 adults affected.summaryPrevalence: Approximately 25% of all adults have hemorrhoids, rising to 50% for those over age 50. Anal fissures affect about 8% (1 in 12) of the population.takeawayInternal vs. External Hemorrhoids: Internal hemorrhoids typically cause painless bright red bleeding and leakage (leading to pruritus ani/itching), while external hemorrhoids are painful and swollen. A blood clot in an etakeaway














