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Hemorrhoids : Complications

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Complications List

Complications could include:
  • Skin necrosis

Complications Overview Articles

Hemorrhoids
The blood in the enlarged veins may form clots, and the tissue surrounding the hemorrhoids can die. Hemorrhoids with clots generally require surgical removal.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 15, 2009
Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids do not cause cancer and are rarely dangerous or life threatening. Most clear up after a few days without professional medical treatment.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Complications Articles

Bleeding
Bleeding refers to the loss of blood. Bleeding can happen inside the body(internally) or outside the body(externally).
Source:ADAM
Date:January 15, 2009
Iron deficiency anemia
There are many types of anemia. Iron deficiency anemia is a decrease in the number of red cells in the blood caused by too little iron.
Source:ADAM
Date:April 5, 2009
Iron Deficiency Anemia
The term iron deficiency anemia means anemia that is due to iron deficiency. Iron deficiency anemia is characterized by the production of small red blood cells.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Iron deficiency anemia is due to a shortage of iron. It is characterized by the production of red blood cells that are smaller than normal(microcytic) and appear pale or light colored(hypochromic) when viewed under a microscope.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Iron deficiency anemia refers to anemia that is caused by lower than normal levels of iron. This type of anemia is caused by deficient erythropoiesis, the ongoing process of the bone marrow to produce healthy red blood cells(RBCs).
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
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