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Hemorrhoids are swollen blood vessels found at the lowest part of the anus. Other terms for hemorrhoids are piles or anal fissures. Internal hemorrhoids are found higher up inside the intestines, while external hemorrhoids dangle outside of the anus. Hemorrhoids are a common complaint from pregnant women or elderly people. Some... more »
Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the anal canal. They can be sore, itchy and may bleed. Although the condition is more common among the elderly and pregnant women, anyone can develop hemorrhoids. Constipation and diarrhea are two common causes of hemorrhoids. Fortunately, this condition can be prevented by changes in diet. more »
Hemorrhoids are mainly caused by dilations of blood vessels that line the anal area. When force is exerted around the anus, such as with strenuous defecation, it increases the pressure of the rectal walls that cause the rectal veins and its surrounding tissues to bulge. This results in the formation of protrusions within the rectum... more »
Hemorrhoids, or the piles, is a painful swelling of veins in and around the rectum and anal sphincter. They can be internal, meaning inside the anus, or external, or prolapsing, which means when an internal swelling extends outside the rectum. Extreme cases are probably always best treated by surgery, but a variety of creams have... more »
Hemorrhoids can be embarrassing. You try to shop for the right cream while avoiding the glares and chuckles of onlookers. Luckily, there are many natural ways to deal with hemorrhoids at home. more »
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Hemorrhoids, which are also referred to as piles, are swollen veins that form a firm bulge inside or outside of the anus and cause pain and... more »
Hemorrhoids are swollen, painful blood vessels in the anal area. They are a result of increased blood pressure in the rectal veins. People who are... more »
Hemorrhoids are swollen tissues and varicose veins that occur inside and outside of the anal area. Hemorrhoids cause pain, itching, and bleeding... more »
When blood vessels in the rectum swell, they are called hemorrhoids. This area has a rich blood supply, and this condition is common persons over... more »
Many people get hemorrhoids. It is a common disorder of the digestive system. Hemorrhoids are inflamed and swollen veins in the anus. There are... more »
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Hemorrhoids (AmE), haemorrhoids (BrE), emerods, or piles are swelling and inflammation of veins in the rectum and anus. The anatomical term "hemorrhoids" technically refers to "Cushions of tissue filled with blood vessels at the junction of the rectum and the anus." However, the term is popularly used to refer to varicosities of the hemorrhoid tissue. Perianal hematoma are sometimes misdiagnosed and mislabeled as hemorrhoids, when in fact they have different causes and treatments.
Classification
* (I84.3-I84.5) External hemorrhoids are those that occur outside the anal verge (the distal end of the anal canal). Specifically they are varicosities of the veins draining the territory of the inferior rectal arteries, which are branches of the pudendal artery. They are sometimes painful, and can be accompanied by swelling and irritation. Itching, although often thought to be a symptom of external hemorrhoids, is more commonly due to skin irritation.
** (I84.3) External hemorrhoids are prone to thrombosis: if the vein ruptures and/or a blood clot develops, the hemorrhoid becomes a thrombosed hemorrhoid.E. Gojlan, Pathology, 2nd ed. Mosby Elsevier, Rapid Review series.
* (I84.0-I84.2) Internal hemorrhoids are those that occur inside the rectum. Specifically they are varicosities of veins draining the territory of branches of the superior rectal arteries. As this area lacks pain receptors, internal hemorrhoids are usually not painful and most people are not aware that they have them. Internal hemorrhoids, however, may bleed when irritated.
* (I84.1) Untreated internal hemorrhoids can lead to two severe forms of hemorrhoids: prolaps read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemorrhoid
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