Hemorrhoids are swollen and inflamed veins around the anus that often result from straining to move stool. This eMedTV segment discusses them in more detail, including information on their prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
As this eMedTV article explains, hemorrhoids are caused by increased pressure within the veins around the anus or lower rectum. This page discusses the topic in detail, 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 certain creams to the affected area. This page also discusses several less common treatment options, such as sclerotherapy.
When changes in dietary and bowel habits fail to improve symptoms of hemorrhoids, surgery may be an option. This eMedTV article describes several types of hemorrhoid surgery in detail, such as rubber band ligation and sclerotherapy.
Internal hemorrhoids occur as a result of increased pressure within the internal hemorrhoidal veins. This eMedTV Web page offers an in-depth look at the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for this condition, with links to specific information.
As this eMedTV Web page explains, external hemorrhoids is a condition that occurs due to increased pressure on the 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 symptoms, treatment, and more.
