Hemorrhoids, also known as piles, are swollen veins in the anus and lower rectum. They can be internal, meaning they occur inside the rectum, or external, meaning they protrude outside the anus. Hemorrhoids are a common problem, affecting up to 50% of people at some point in their lives. They are usually not serious, but… Continue reading What is a Hemorrhoid?
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What Do Hemorrhoids Look Like? Itchy, Bleeding, and More
Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the anus and rectum. They can be internal, meaning they are inside the rectum, or external, meaning they are outside the anus. Hemorrhoids are very common, affecting up to 50% of people at some point in their lives. Internal hemorrhoids are usually not visible or painful. However, they can cause… Continue reading What Do Hemorrhoids Look Like? Itchy, Bleeding, and More
