Description
Piles
DEFINITION
Hemorrhoids (HEM-uh-roids), also called piles, are swollen and inflamed veins in your anus and lower rectum. Hemorrhoids may result from straining during bowel movements or from the increased pressure on these veins during pregnancy, among other causes. Hemorrhoids may be located inside the rectum (internal Hemorrhoids), or they may develop under the skin around the anus (external Hemorrhoids).
Hemorrhoids are common ailments. By age 50, about half of adults have had to deal with the itching, discomfort and bleeding that can signal the presence of Hemorrhoids.
Fortunately, many effective options are available to treat Hemorrhoids. Most people can get relief from symptoms by using home treatments and making lifestyle changes.
SYMPTOMS
Signs and symptoms of Hemorrhoids may include:
Painless bleeding during bowel movements — you might notice small amounts of bright red blood on your toilet tissue or in the toilet bowl
Itching or irritation in your anal region
Pain or discomfort
Swelling around your anus
A lump near your anus, which may be sensitive or painful
Leakage of feces
Hemorrhoid symptoms usually depend on the location. Internal Hemorrhoids lie inside.
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