Piles, fissures, and fistula are common but often ignored due to stigma. Learn their symptoms, causes, and why early ...

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Hemorrhoids can be itchy and sore and make it difficult for you to have a bowel movement. You might notice blood in your stool or on toilet paper if these swollen veins bleed when you strain during a ...

Many things in life are a total pain in the butt, but none of them quite as literally as hemorrhoids. If you’ve heard of them but aren’t exactly sure what they are (lucky you!), they are basically ...

Hemorrhoids, also known as piles, are swollen veins in the lower part of the anus and rectum. When the walls of these vessels stretch, they can become irritated. They can develop for many reasons, ...

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Stress does not directly cause hemorrhoids, but its health effects may put you at a ...

Dear Mayo Clinic: Every few months, I develop hemorrhoids that are quite painful, but, after a few days, they seem to go away on their own. Is there a way to avoid getting them altogether? Do I need ...

Chronic hemorrhoids, or piles, may cause iron deficiency anemia due to persistent blood loss. Symptoms may develop in severe cases of anemia. They can include tiredness, shortness of breath, and more.

While both conditions can cause similar symptoms, hemorrhoids and polyps differ significantly in their nature and location. Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the lower rectum and anus, often caused by ...