Hemorrhoids
Description of Hemorrhoids:
Hemorrhoids (AmE), haemorrhoids (BrE), emerods, or piles are swelling and
inflammation of veins in the rectum and anus. The anatomical term "hemorrhoids"
technically refers to "'Cushions of tissue filled with blood vessels at the
junction of the rectum and the anus." However, the term is popularly used to
refer to varicosities of the hemorrhoid tissue. Perianal hematoma are sometimes
misdiagnosed and mislabeled as hemorrhoids, when in fact they have different
causes and treatments.
Specific Hemorrhoids Information
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