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Results 1 - 10 of 31 for Hemorrhoids
  1. Hemorrhoids 
    Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the anus or lower part of the rectum. ... Hemorrhoids are very common. They result from increased pressure on the anus. This can occur during pregnancy ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000292.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Hemorrhoid removal - discharge 
    You had a procedure to remove your hemorrhoid . Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the anus or lower part of the rectum. Now that you're going home, follow your surgeon's instructions ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000674.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Hemorrhoid surgery - series (image) 
    ... empties stool from the body through the anus. Hemorrhoids are "cushions" of tissue filled with blood vessels ... Such swelling can cause pain, bleeding, and itching. Hemorrhoid removal may be recommended when non-surgical treatment ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100026_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Hemorrhoid surgery 
    Hemorrhoids are swollen veins around the anus. They may be inside the anus (internal hemorrhoids) or outside the anus (external hemorrhoids). Often hemorrhoids ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002939.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Hemorrhoids (image) 
    The most common causes of hemorrhoids are straining at bowel movements, prolonged sitting and pregnancy. Internal hemorrhoids occur above the anal sphincter, and external hemorrhoids occur below, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17069.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Anoscopy 
    ... of the anus) Foreign object in the anus Hemorrhoids (swollen veins in the anus) Infection Inflammation Tumors ... tone. There is no sign of: Bleeding Polyps Hemorrhoids Other abnormal tissue
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003890.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Rectal bleeding 
    ... is most often pain at the anal opening. Hemorrhoids , a common cause of bright red blood. They ... have an exam, even if you think that hemorrhoids are causing the blood in your stool. In ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007741.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Common symptoms during pregnancy 
    ... In your rectum, veins that swell are called hemorrhoids. To reduce swelling: Raise your legs and rest ... to strain during bowel movements. This can worsen hemorrhoids. Leg swelling that occurs with headaches or high ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000583.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Vaginal delivery - discharge 
    ... normal and have healthy snacks in between. Any hemorrhoids you develop should slowly decrease in size. Some ... Over-the-counter pain relievers Over-the-counter hemorrhoid ointments or suppositories (ALWAYS talk to your provider ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000628.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Going home after a C-section 
    ... a day to keep from getting constipated. Any hemorrhoids you develop should slowly decrease in size. Some ... Over-the-counter pain relievers. Over-the-counter hemorrhoid ointments or suppositories. Bulk laxatives to prevent constipation. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000624.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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