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hemorrhoid

[′hem‚rȯid]

(medicine)

A varicosity of the external hemorrhoidal veins, causing painful swelling in the anal region.

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At month dthree, the external hemorrhoids became symptomatic again in 5 (8.9%) patients and skin tag was detected in 6 (10.7%) patients.

External hemorrhoidal disease in child and teenage: Clinical presentations and risk factors

Anal fissure and thrombosed external hemorrhoids before and after delivery.

Incorporating hereditary cancer syndrome screening into daily practice

For mild symptoms of external hemorrhoids, over-the-counter creams (such as Preparation H), topical anesthetics (such as Lanacane), or pain relievers (ibuprofen or acetaminophen) can ease discomfort.

Don't suffer silently from hemorrhoid pain: get over the embarrassment and talk to your doctor about effective treatments that can help you avoid discomfort

Thrombosed external hemorrhoids develop in one-third of women in the early postpartum period, said Dr.

Postpartum anal lesions. (Clinical Capsules)

The incidence of anal fissures and thrombosed external hemorrhoids was assessed prospectively over 5 months in 165 pregnant women.

Postpartum anal lesions. (Clinical Capsules)

But he stressed that external hemorrhoids can cause very severe pain, and internal hemorrhoids can cause significant bleeding problems that may require emergency surgery.

Surgery Needed for Some Hemorrhoids in Pregnancy

The former, called external hemorrhoids because they are visible, are then subject to irritation from sitting, tight clothing, and other sources of rubbing.

Dealing With a Problem We're Embarrassed to Talk About

(These are called thrombosed external hemorrhoids.) You may notice a tender lump on the edge of the anus.

Hemorrhoids

External hemorrhoids usually do not require surgical treatment unless they are thrombosed (inflamed with a protruding blood clot).

Rubber Band Ligation Replacing Surgery

(These are called thrombosed external hemorrhoids.) You may notice bleeding and a tender lump on the edge of the anus.

Hemorrhoids

External hemorrhoids are located just outside the opening of the anus.

Don't take hemorrhoids sitting down

Most complications such as anal fissure, thrombosed external hemorrhoids, and prolonged pain may also relate to the deteriorated blood circulation within the mucosa of the anal canal.

Comparison of two procedures for symptomatic hemorrhoidal disease: Ligation under Vision and Ferguson Hemorrhoidectomy A retrospective cohort study