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Hemorrhoids - piles
Hemorrhoids, often called piles, are clusters of veins in the anus, just under the membrane that lines the lowest part of the rectum and anus. They occur when veins in your rectum enlarge from straining or pressure. Hemorrhoids have plagued humankind since time immemorial, yet many misunderstandings regarding hemorrhoidal complaints and disease still exist. Many laypersons and physicians do not understand the anorectal area and the common diseases associated with it. A sometimes embarrassing topic of discussion, hemorrhoids are common. By age 50, about half of adults deal with the itching, burning, bleeding and pain that often signal the presence of this condition. Fortunately, effective medications and procedures are readily available to treat hemorrhoids. In many cases the condition may require only self-care and lifestyle changes. Signs and symptoms Signs and symptoms usually depend on the location of the hemorrhoids:
Causes Hemorrhoids can develop from any increase in pressure in the veins in the lower rectum. Common sources of pressure include:
It's also possible to inherit a tendency to develop hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids > 1 > 2 > 3 > 4
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