Hemorrhoids - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the lower rectum Internal hemorrhoids are usually painless, but they tend to bleed External hemorrhoids may cause pain Hemorrhoids (HEM-uh-roids), also called piles, are swollen veins in the anus and lower rectum Hemorrhoids are like varicose veins
Hemorrhoids: Symptoms, Causes Treatment - Cleveland Clinic What are hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids are swollen, enlarged veins that form inside and outside of your anus and rectum They can be painful and uncomfortable and cause bleeding Hemorrhoids are also called piles
Hemorrhoids: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - WebMD You might also hear them called piles Hemorrhoids aren't serious, but they can cause unpleasant symptoms They're one of the most common causes of rectal bleeding They often go away on their
Piles (Haemorrhoids): Symptoms, Causes and Treatment - Patient Most piles go away on their own, but for painful and visible piles, treatment focuses on lifestyle changes such as increasing fibre, drinking more fluids, exercising more, avoiding straining, and creams
What External Hemorrhoids Look Like and How to Get Rid of Them External hemorrhoids, also known as piles, are swollen or inflamed veins that form under the skin around your anus They can cause anal itching and swelling when the skin around them is irritated