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How serious or dangerous are hemorrhoids?
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Neither: Hemorrhoids are neither serious nor dangerous but can be quite annoying. Complications include pain, prolapse and bleeding. Avoiding constipation, diarrhea and straining minimize symptoms.
Answered 12/8/2014
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Not very: Risks are bleeding and thrombosis. Not gently life threatening.
Answered 1/4/2016
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