Do Hemorrhoids Cause Blood To Be In The Stools?
Hemorrhoids involve the blood vessels that line the anus. Pressure on the walls of the rectum weakens the muscles that support the hemorrhoidal vessels. They then become enlarged and lose their support and result in a sac-like protrusion inside the rectal canal (called internal hemorrhoids)...
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Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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