Hemorrhoids are good for you. They are cushions at the anal opening (where poop comes out). Hemorrhoids help regulate bowel control. When they become enlarged or engorged, much like healthy veins ...

From the Rectal Clinic of the Massachusetts General Hospital. Read before a section of the American College of Surgeons at the Massachusetts General Hospital, October 17, 1934. Balch, Franklin G., Jr.

Blumberg is a contributor for TIME. Blumberg is a contributor for TIME. Hemorrhoids aren’t exactly dinner-party conversation, but you or someone you know has likely dealt with them. In fact, there’s a ...

Hemorrhoids can cause itchiness. A person can treat this itchiness using over-the-counter (OTC) creams and ointments. Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the lower part of the anus and rectum. They are ...

Chronic hemorrhoids, or piles, may cause iron deficiency anemia due to persistent blood loss. Symptoms may develop in severe cases of anemia. They can include tiredness, shortness of breath, and more.

Hemorrhoids are swollen blood vessels in and around the anus and rectum. Passing a small amount of bright red blood with stool is often the only sign that a person has hemorrhoids. Straining during a ...

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Hayden — Assistant Surgeon to Out-Patients, Massachusetts General Hospital. For record and address of author see "This Week's Issue", page 239. Select the format you want to export the citation of ...