Meet the experts: Jeffery Nelson, M.D., a colorectal surgeon and surgical director of The Center for Inflammatory Bowel and ...

Hemorrhoids are normal vascular cushions that help with continence but become problematic when swollen or prolapsed. Internal hemorrhoids are graded I–IV based on how much they protrude from the anus.

Hemorrhoids are good for you. They are cushions at the anal opening (where poop comes out). Hemorrhoids help regulate bowel control. When they become enlarged or engorged, much like healthy veins ...

Hemorrhoids are good for you. They are cushions at the anal opening (where poop comes out). Hemorrhoids help regulate bowel control. When they become enlarged or engorged, much like healthy veins ...

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.

A mom whose blood in stool was dismissed for hemorrhoids was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer – despite originally ...

Rectal bleeding, pain, or lumps can indicate either common haemorrhoids or rarer, more serious anal cancer, often leading to ...

Laxatives (including fiber) are recommended for the treatment of symptomatic hemorrhoids, a common medical condition. Evidence of the clinical efficacy of this type of therapy is, however, lacking.

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 ...