Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids are cushions of
swollen veins in the anal canal that often cause discomfort.
Symptoms include pain, itching, burning, and bleeding.
Constipation is a major cause of hemorrhoids, though
hemorrhoids may also be caused by sitting or standing
for long periods of time. Several over-the-counter measures
to treat hemorrhoids are available.
These include: Ibuprofen for pain, warm Sitz baths,
stool softeners, aloe wipes, creams, and drinking 64
ounces of water daily. Large Internal hemorrhoids causing
severe symptoms may be treated with band ligation, coagulation,
or surgical resection.
For more information, visit the following web page:
• www.digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/hemorrhoids/index.htm
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