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What Are Hemmorroids?
Were you looking for information on Hemorrhoids? The question, "What are hemmorroids?" is a common misspelling of "What are hemorrhoids?"
Hemorrhoids are a common colon problem that affects both men and women equally. They can be internal (inside the anus) or external (under the skin around the anus), and occur when veins around the anus or lower rectum become swollen and inflamed. They are often the result of straining when having a bowel movement. Therefore, the best way to prevent hemorrhoids is to keep stools soft so that they pass easily and to empty bowels as soon as possible after the urge occurs.
(Click Hemorrhoids to read more about this colon condition, including possible symptoms, available treatment options, and additional preventive measures.)
Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD