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Hemorrhoids are also called as piles. It refers to the varicosities and swellings of veins in the rectum and anus. It is a common condition and around half of all Americans are affected by the age of 50. External hemorrhoids occur outside the anus. They are painful and lead to itching and irritation. Internal hemorrhoids occur within the anus and are painless. They are often difficult to detect. Hemorrhoid pain is accompanied by irritation, swelling and rupture of veins. Hemorrhoid pain, if not treated, can lead to debilitating conditions. There are various cures available for hemorrhoid pain.

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» Hemorrhoid itching

By Harish Verma | Published 06/17/2006 | Hemorrhoids |

Hemorrhoid is a kind of disorder that causes abnormal swelling of the veins in the rectum and the anal region. Hemorrhoids are also known as piles. When the bulging veins are irritated, the surrounding cellular membrane swells up, causing burning and itching sensation. It may also become very painful to pass stools and sometimes it may bleed even.

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» Hemorrhoids

By Harish Verma | Published 06/17/2006 | Hemorrhoids |

Hemorrhoids can be defined as abnormal swelling of veins in the rectum and anus. The Hemorrhoids seems much like varicose veins you might see on a person's legs. Hemorrhoids are very common disease. Straining to move stool can often result as hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are mainly caused by much pressure in the rectum. It forces the blood to stretch and bulge the walls of the veins, and as a result hemorrhoids occur. The frequent causes of the hemorrhoids are constant sitting, straining with bowel movements, heavy lifting, Diarrhea, severe coughing and pregnancy. Hemorrhoids are divided into two types, internal and external hemorrhoids.

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» Hemorrhoid Ointment

By Harish Verma | Published 06/17/2006 | Hemorrhoids |

Diseases like hemorrhoids can be very painful and have extremely adverse effects on the body. Also, due to hemorrhoids the other organs in the body too can get affected. All this can cause great discomfort for the individual suffering from hemorrhoids. Fortunately, there are several medicines which are available for treating painful hemorrhoids. Especially, the ointments have the biggest effect in the treatment process.

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» Hemorrhoid Medicine

By Harish Verma | Published 06/17/2006 | Hemorrhoids |

The advancement of medical science has made several impossible things possible. Several new and effective medicines have been introduced to cure almost all the diseases- from the simplest to the most complex. Thus even for disorders of hemorrhoids there are several medicines available which can free the patient from his ailments.

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