A common result of: hemorrhoids=enlarged veins around the anal sphincter, either above or below, & more common for women who have had children, more so by vaginal delivery because of the persistent pelvic pressure for months. These veins connect the lower colon to skin veins, are thin walled (like most veins) & if torn will bleed. Usually looks dramatic yet is not much blood volume lost. Constipation/straining will ↑
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