Both external and internal hemorrhoids can become thrombosed, meaning a blood clot forms inside the vein. If the clot becomes too full of blood, the hemorrhoid could rupture, which can lead to severe ...

Blood in your stool may be due to a number of factors, such as straining to poop, anal fissures, and hemorrhoids. Treatment depends on the specific cause of your constipation and bleeding. Many people ...

Hemorrhoids are a common condition that affects about half of all people by age fifty. Although hemorrhoids are usually harmless, some worry that they may be a sign of cancer. While certain symptoms ...

Blood clots can appear in stool for various reasons, such as peptic ulcers, diverticulosis, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The color of the blood may give clues as to the cause. When a person ...

Pregnancy can be a pain in the butt – literally. Anal fissures and hemorrhoids during and after pregnancy are not only common and uncomfortable, but they can also cause anal bleeding during pregnancy.

Hemorrhoids are cushions made of blood vessels, connective tissue and muscle located on the anal canal. Functioning hemorrhoids help maintain fecal continence and ensure that no liquid escapes through ...

It’s often left out of polite ‘cocktail conversation,’ however this painful inflammation affects many people. Here are some ways to prevent and treat it. By Melinda Wenner Moyer If there’s one topic ...

The idea of experiencing burning, itching or sharp pain while sitting at work, straining on the toilet or trying to relax at home can be both embarrassing and exhausting. For those who develop ...

Much like bathroom-humor at the dinner table, hemorrhoids can be a taboo subject. The truth is, everyone has them. Their job is to protect your anal sphincter muscles (the ones that open and close ...