Hemorrhoids or piles are abnormally enlarged and dilated blood vessels (mainly veins) near the anus. They occur in both men and women, most often between the ages of 20 and 50 years. Several factors ...

How can Hemorrhoids be Prevented & Treated? Stool softeners, topical pain-relieving creams, suppositories and Sitz baths help relieve pain due to hemorrhoids. The best treatment of hemorrhoids is ...

Thrombosed hemorrhoids can cause pain and itching around your anus and bleeding during bowel movements. A doctor may recommend certain tests to rule out other causes of bloody stool. Hemorrhoids are ...

Hemorrhoids may cause pain or discomfort when sitting, wiping, or during a bowel movement. This may depend on whether they’re external or internal. Hemorrhoids are enlarged swollen veins in the anus ...

Hemorrhoids (also known as “piles”) are caused by enlarged blood vessels that cause small swellings, either inside or outside your rectum. The blood vessels become enlarged when subjected to pressure, ...

Doctors may offer hemorrhoid surgery when hemorrhoids cause discomfort and do not respond to other treatments. Surgery aims to remove the hemorrhoid or reduce its blood supply. Surgical techniques to ...

External hemorrhoids look like small lumps just outside the anus. They can cause bleeding and itching. Home remedies include warm baths, cool compresses, and topical applications, such as witch hazel.

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...