Hemorrhoids are swollen and inflamed veins around the anus that typically result from straining to move stool. This eMedTV segment discusses hemorrhoids in more detail, including information on preventing and diagnosing hemorrhoids.
Hemorrhoids are caused by increased pressure within the veins around the anus or lower rectum. This part of the eMedTV library discusses the causes of hemorrhoids, including a list of risk factors such as pregnancy and straining to move stool.
Hemorrhoids can be classified as internal or external, depending on which set of veins is affected. As this eMedTV article points out, both types of hemorrhoids are common. This page covers the differences between internal and external hemorrhoids.
As this eMedTV resource explains, hemorrhoid symptoms are generally not dangerous or life-threatening. In most cases, they simply cause temporary discomfort or pain. This page provides a list of symptoms of both internal and external hemorrhoids.
To make a hemorrhoids diagnosis, your doctor will ask several questions and perform a physical exam. This eMedTV segment describes the process of diagnosing hemorrhoids, including information on other medical conditions with similar symptoms.
As this eMedTV Web page explains, hemorrhoid treatment may include taking tub baths several times a day and applying hemorrhoidal cream to the affected area. This page also discusses several less common treatment options, such as sclerotherapy.
When changes in diet and bowel habits fail to improve symptoms of hemorrhoids, surgery may be recommended. This eMedTV article describes several types of hemorrhoid surgery, such as rubber band ligation and sclerotherapy.
This eMedTV article explains that internal hemorrhoids is a condition that occurs due to increased pressure within the internal hemorrhoidal veins. This Web page offers an in-depth look at the causes, symptoms, and treatment of this condition.
As this eMedTV Web page explains, external hemorrhoids is a condition that occurs due to increased pressure on the external hemorrhoidal veins (outside the anus). This page offers an overview of this condition and its causes, symptoms, and treatment.
As this eMedTV article explains, hemorrhoids often develop in pregnant women. However, there are several ways to treat (and in some cases, prevent) hemorrhoids during pregnancy. This page offers an in-depth look at hemorrhoids and pregnancy.
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