Hemorrhoids, also called piles, are swollen veins in your anus and lower rectum, similar to varicose veins. Hemorrhoids can develop inside the rectum (internal hemorrhoids) or under the skin around the anus (external hemorrhoids). Nearly three out of four adults will have hemorrhoids from time to time. There are a number of causes, but often the cause is unknown. Many people are not aware that they have hemorrhoids until they bleed, become uncomfortable, or start causing pain. Hemorrhoids are common, occurring in both men and women. Although hemorrhoids do not usually cause serious health problems, they can be annoying and uncomfortable.
Signs and symptoms:
The blood from bleeding hemorrhoids is usually bright red. People should notify a doctor if the blood they see is darker, as this can indicate a problem higher up in the gastrointestinal tract.
Other hemorrhoid symptoms include:
- feeling a lump or bulge around the anus while wiping
- feeling that stool is stuck inside the anus during or after a bowel movement
- difficulty cleaning up after a bowel movement
- itching around the anus
- irritation around the anus
- mucus-like discharge from the anus
- a feeling of pressure around the anus
When to see a doctor?
Anytime you have bleeding, feel a lump in the anus, or have rectal pain, you should see a doctor to make sure you don't have a more serious cause of the symptoms.
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