Hemorrhoids are veins that have become swollen in the lower rectum or anus. They are one of the most common ailments, affecting over half of the population by age 50. Common symptoms include: • Rectal pain • Swelling around the anus • Bleeding during bowel movements • Itching • Hard and painful lumps around the […]
Those with hemorrhoids seeking hemorrhoid treatment in Phoenix know how embarrassing the subject can be for both men and women. To understand your treatment options for hemorrhoids you must first understand the nature of hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are dilated blood vessels beneath the lining of, or outside of the anus. Painful, internal, or external swollen hemorrhoids […]
In general, everyone can be said to have hemorrhoids, which are pillow-like clusters of veins found beneath the mucous membranes that line the lowest part of a person’s rectum and anus. However, the health condition that most doctors refer to as piles or hemorrhoids occurs when those veins become distended and swollen. There are internal […]
Frequent constipation, too much pressure in the anal region (like when you’re pregnant), excessive consumption of spicy food, a low fiber diet, and certain health problems can lead to hemorrhoids. You may experience the following signs and symptoms: Painless bleeding during bowel movements — you may see small amounts of bright red blood on your […]
Hemorrhoids are veins in the lower rectum and anus that can become swollen and slide down the anal canal. Often they are caused by a laxness in the ligaments that are meant to hold the cushion-like anal pads in place, and this can run in families. In other cases, hemorrhoids can occur in pregnant women […]