If the child is suffering from a itching or burning sensation in the anus, it could be hemorrhoids. Actually hemorrhoids in children are a common cause of itching and discomfort. Hemorrhoids are more common than most people think – actually they are widespread and a large section of the population suffer from the condition. According to studies, as many as half of all people tend to have hemorrhoids by the time they turn 50, but sadly most of them do not seek medical advice.

Though hemorrhoids or piles as they are also popularly known as, tend to develop with advancing age usually, but it has been seen in children as well. Hemorrhoids can happen to both men and women, but this disease is seen in more men rather than women. And in case of children too this is true.

Though hemorrhoids happen in children but in most cases the severity of less making the issue not much serious. Usually it goes off with time but sometimes the advice and treatment of a medical professional may become necessary.

Hemorrhoids are basically of two types – internal hemorrhoids and external hemorrhoids. Both these types of hemorrhoids can affect children.
Though it is not known to be hereditary, but it has been observed that hemorrhoids are more common in families with a history. This means that if the parents/parent has it, it is more likely that the children will also get it – be it in the younger years or in the later stages of life.