Hemorrhoids aren’t exactly dinner-party conversation, but you or someone you know has likely dealt with them. In fact, there’s a good chance they’re sitting beside you at that proverbial dinner table: ...

Hemorrhoids, also known as piles, are swollen veins in the lower part of the anus and rectum. When the walls of these vessels stretch, they can become irritated. They can develop for many reasons, ...

Hemorrhoids are normal vascular cushions that help with continence but become problematic when swollen or prolapsed. Internal hemorrhoids are graded I–IV based on how much they protrude from the anus.

Q: What do hemorrhoids feel like? I'm afraid to ask my friends. A: Hemorrhoids are something you don't hear talked about much in polite conversation. But it's not because people don't experience the ...

Haemorrhoids occur when veins in the lower part of the rectum and anus become swollen. While sometimes painless, they can bleed and cause significant discomfort. [iStockPhoto] Many of us experiencing ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Like many bathroom-related health problems, hemorrhoids are both uncomfortable to experience and ...

Rectal bleeding, pain, or lumps can indicate either common haemorrhoids or rarer, more serious anal cancer, often leading to misdiagnosis due to overlapping symptoms. While haemorrhoids typically ...