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I read that there are 3 locations that hems only appear in the rectum. is this true or do they develop in more than three?
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Yes: Anatomically there are 3 regions where the normal hemorrhoid veins ate located in the anal canal. These 3 regions can develop vein irritation causing internal and external hemorrhoids to occur in each of these 3 areas.
Answered 10/1/2013
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