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What are external hemorrhoids?

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Normal venous struct: External hemorrhoids are veins under the skin surrounding the external portion of the anus. They are covered with skin or epidermis. Internal hemorrhoids are internal or external if the have prolapsed but are covered by mucosa and not epidermis.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Will see out side: As the disease advances it it tracks out side the anal canal into skin called external hemorrhoids.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. HARRY OPSIMOS answered

Specializes in Pediatric Pulmonology

Various ways: Most heal by themselves, but may require numbing cream, diet modification, less straining, less time sitting on toilet or even surgery. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hemorrhoids/basics/definition/con-20029852

Answered 2/2/2017

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