Piles
Health Encyclopedia: Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids are painful, swollen veins in the lower portion of the rectum or anus.
Alternative Names
Rectal lump; Piles; Lump in the rectum
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
This condition is very common, especially during pregnancy and after childbirth. Hemorrhoids result from increased pressure in the veins of the anus. The pressure causes the veins to bulge and expand, making them painful, particularly when you are sitting.
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Expert & Community Posts
Not worth a pile of beans
By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert...in teens. But the publication simply isn't worth a pile of beans.First, it's a summary of two... Read more »
My Organizational Style: Piler
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert......true, but most certainly, I am a piler. I create piles of papers everywhere. With the advent... Read more »
Disorganization at Work: The Paper Problem
By Deborah , Health Expert...that sticks. What is it about ADHDers and paper piles ? My mom has ADHD, and her desk area... Read more »
Counting Down to Thunder
By Megan Oltman , Health Expert...break in summer's pain? Storms without at last pile high upon the storms within -thunder's... Read more »
Going on Vacation? Prepare for Your Return Before You Leave.
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Health Guide
Hemorrhoids
Rectal lump; Piles; Lump in the rectum Symptoms Symptoms of hemorrhoids include: Anal itching Anal ache or pain, especially while... Read more »Hemorrhoids
Rectal lump; Piles; Lump in the rectum Prevention Avoid straining during bowel movements. You can help prevent hemorrhoids by preventing... Read more »Hemorrhoids
Rectal lump; Piles; Lump in the rectum Treatment Over-the-counter corticosteroid creams can reduce pain and swelling. Hemorrhoid creams with... Read more »When the Ride Is over the Music Stops
...are separated, is always suspended caught in that irreversible moment Icarus flying and falling, a pile of iron filings quivering at the magnet’s approach and death by polar organization. On... Read more »Helping a friend who has diabetes.
...a hole punch, and offer to organize all the diabetes information. It will probably be a pretty big pile—blood sugar logs, checklists from the doctor, information about the disease, insurance... Read more »Images
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