UHS Health Topic – Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are swollen veins and tissue in the lower rectum and anus. The anus is at the end of the rectum and is the opening through which bowel movements pass from your body. Hemorrhoids are a common problem. Another name for them is piles. Hemorrhoids may be external (around the anus) or internal (inside the rectum). …

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