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hemmoiroids
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Dr. Oscar Novick answered
58 years experience Pediatrics
Constipation: Constipation causes hemorrhoids.
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Dr. Addagada Rao answered
56 years experience General Surgery
Group of vessels: Group of blood vessels near anorectal area, where systemic and portal vessels meet.

Dr. Mark Hoepfner answered
39 years experience General Surgery
Normal anatomy: Hemorrhoid veins are normal anatomy at the anal opening. These normal veins can develop enlargement or irritation from constipation & straining at the ... Read More
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Hemorrhoids: Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the anal canal. This common problem can be painful, but it's usually not serious.
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Dr. David Fertel answered
35 years experience Vascular Surgery
Varicose veins: varicose veins in the rectum
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Dr. Jarrod Kaufman answered
29 years experience General Surgery
Hemmorhoids: It is a very common problem, not to worry. Can be related to either constipation or diarrhea.
Hemorrhoids should be evaluated by a colo-rectal or gen ... Read More
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Dr. Mark Hoepfner answered
39 years experience General Surgery
Veins: Enlarged veins at the surface, under the anal-rectal mucosa. These veins are a normal part of the anatomy, but can become enlarged with constipation o ... Read More
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Dr. Matthew Lublin answered
25 years experience General Surgery
Yes: Everyone has hemorrhoids. Not everyone is symptomatic from them. Most people never experience hemorrhoidal issues or, if so, very infrequently. Typica ... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:

Dr. Sean O Donovan answered
34 years experience Colon and Rectal Surgery
? Maybe: Chronically irritated outside hemorrhoid skin can turn white, but usually pink or purple in color. White can be a wart, ulcer or other more serious pr ... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:

Dr. Kirpal Singh answered
24 years experience General Surgery
Increased pressure. : This is caused by increased intra-abdominal pressure ( from constipation, straining, lifting, pregnancy etc.). Treatment is high fiber diet, lots of w ... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:

Dr. Gregory Hines answered
24 years experience Family Medicine
Many: Topical agents for external hemorrhoids, suppositories for internal hemorrhoids, or surgery/banding if not successful.
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Dr. Mark Hoepfner answered
39 years experience General Surgery
Office procedure: Hemorrhoid banding is an office procedure where the doctor actually places a very small specialized rubber band on an internal hemorrhoid to ligate th ... Read More
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Dr. Anthony LaBarbera answered
28 years experience Pediatrics
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