| hemorrhoid |
A mass of dilated veins in swollen tissue at the margin of the anus or nearby within the rectum. Also called piles. External hemorrhoid: Outside the rectum. Internal hemorrhoid: Inside the rectum. Prolapsed hemorrhoid: Internal protruding outside the rectum. Thrombosed hemorrhoid: Containing clotted blood.
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Caused by increased blood volume and pressure from the uterus on the veinsin the legs and pelvis, these swollen blood vessels in the anus are commonduring pregnancy. Constipation can also cause (or compound) the problem.
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| hemorrhoid |
Enlarged veins in the anus or rectum, generally caused by constipation or straining to have a bowel movement. Very common in pregnancy or after childbirth.
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| hemorrhoids |
Dilated blood vessels in the rectum or rectal canal.
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| hemorrhoidectomy |
Excision of hemorrhoid.
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