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Hemorrhoids are painful, swollen veins in the lower portion of the rectum or anus.This condition is very common, especially during pregnancy and after childbirth. Hemorrhoids result from increased pressure in the veins of the anus.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 15, 2009
Hemorrhoids are enlarged veins in the anus or lower rectum. They often go unnoticed and usually clear up after a few days, but can cause long-lasting discomfort, bleeding and be excruciatingly painful.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Hemorrhoids, which are also called piles, is a condition of weakened and swollen veins in the anus or lower rectum. They often go unnoticed and usually clear up after a few days, but can also cause long-lasting discomfort of the rectum such as pai...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
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