Believe it or not, the answer is yes.  Constipation can actually cause you to pop a vein–you might be thinking of hemorrhoids.  Those are, in fact, varicose veins of the rectum and anus. And most certainly straining to release hardened stool can put so much force on the area that it will cause veins to balloon out of shape.

Because most people are embarrassed to talk about this part of the human body, there can be a lot of misunderstanding about the pain and discomfort hemorrhoids can cause. But constipation can affect other veins, too. › Continue reading