Internal hemorrhoids develop in the lower rectum and can cause painless rectal bleeding. The internal hemorrhoid may also fall through the anal opening while passing stool. Every person has ...

Hemorrhoids occur when veins in the skin around the anus or in the lower rectum get swollen and inflamed. It’s not exactly clear what causes people to get hemorrhoids, but there are some common, ...

Hemorrhoids are enlarged and swollen veins around the outside of the anus or in the lower rectum, the last part of the bowel that leads to the anus. Hemorrhoids may be painful and particularly ...

Hemorrhoids almost always get better on their own. You can usually get relief from the itching, swelling, and pain with some simple lifestyle changes that help keep you from getting constipated, such ...

Hemorrhoids can cause itching, burning, pain, or bleeding around your anus. External hemorrhoids usually go away on their own within days. See a doctor if hemorrhoids do not improve in a week.

Also referred to as haemorrhoids, piles are swollen veins inside the anal canal (internal heamorrhoids) or around the anus (external haemorrhoids). When anal or rectal tissue that has become swollen ...

You may be able to treat hemorrhoids at home with soothing wipes and creams. However, severe hemorrhoids may require medical treatment. Hemorrhoids (sometimes called piles) are swollen veins in your ...

If a hemorrhoid fills with too much blood, it can burst, which may cause some discomfort. Some people might be able to treat a popped hemorrhoid at home, but others will need medical treatment. In ...

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Chronic hemorrhoids, or piles, may cause iron deficiency anemia due to persistent blood loss. Symptoms may develop in severe cases of anemia. They can include tiredness, shortness of breath, and more.