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What are Hemorrhoids
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Hemorrhoids (HEM-uh-roids), also called piles, are swollen veins in your anus and lower rectum, similar to varicose veins. Hemorrhoids have a number of causes, although often the cause is unknown. They may result from straining during bowel movements or from the increased pressure on these veins during pregnancy.
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This video explains what hemorrhoids are. Hemorrhoids, also called piles, are described as swollen veins in the anus and lower rectum, similar to varicose veins, with a number of causes including straining during bowel movements and increased pressure on these veins during pregnancy.
Key points
- Hemorrhoids are also called piles
- They are swollen veins in the anus and lower rectum, similar to varicose veins
- The cause is often unknown
- Straining during bowel movements is listed as a cause
- Increased pressure on the veins during pregnancy is also listed
Video Overview
This video presents “What are Hemorrhoids” — Hemorrhoids (HEM-uh-roids), also called piles, are swollen veins in your anus and lower rectum, similar to varicose veins. Hemorrhoids have a number of causes, although often the cause is unknown. They may result from straining during. 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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