Hemorrhoids
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The veins around your anus tend to stretch under pressure and may bulge or swell. Swollen veins (hemorrhoids) can develop from an increase in pressure in the lower rectum. Factors that might cause increased pressure include: Straining during bowel movements.
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This video explains hemorrhoids, swollen veins around the anus that develop when veins stretch under increased pressure in the lower rectum. It covers factors that can raise that pressure, including straining during bowel movements.
Key points
- Explains hemorrhoids as swollen veins around the anus
- Describes increased pressure in the lower rectum as the mechanism
- Covers straining during bowel movements as a contributing factor
Video Overview
This video presents “Hemorrhoids” — The veins around your anus tend to stretch under pressure and may bulge or swell. Swollen veins (hemorrhoids) can develop from an increase in pressure in the lower rectum. Factors that might cause increased pressure include: Straining. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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