Information about hemorrhoids, rectal bleeding, causes, symptoms and treatments. Tips for prevention as well as natural treatments of hemorrhoids. Description of all kinds of anomalies that can motivate rectal bleeding.

Monday, December 19, 2011

Hemorrhoids

The term hemorrhoids refers to a condition in which the veins around the anus or lower rectum are swollen and inflamed.
Hemorrhoids may result from straining to move stool. Other cont ributing factors include pregnancy, aging, chronic constipation or diarrhea, and anal intercourse.
Hemorrhoids are either inside the anus (internal) or under the skin around the anus (external).
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