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Which are hemorrhoids and what is it's symptoms?

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A pain in the butt: Hemorrhoids are dilated veins. They are part of the price we pay for walking erect. The symptoms from uncomplicated hemorrhoids is usually bright red blood seen on the toilet paper or in the toilet bowl. The other problem is, like any other vein, they can clot. This can be very painful. The cure for this to have the hemorrhoid incised and the clot removed. This is an office procedure.

Answered 12/6/2013

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Dr. Charles Hendricks answered

Specializes in General Surgery

What are Hemorrhoids: Hemorrhoids are engorged vascular tissue, usually up in the rectum just above the anus. Symptoms are generally pain or bleeding. Occasionally a blood clot, thrombosis will occur on the outside with is suddenly painful and swollen , and responds quickly to excision if done in a timely fashion.

Answered 4/1/2016

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