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Regarding your question,

What are hemorrhoids mean?

They are blood vessels located in the smooth muscles of the walls of the rectum and anus
Hemorrhoids become an issue only when they begin to swell, causing itching, pain and bleeding.

What causes hemorrhoids?

• Low fiber diet
• Pregnancy
• Obesity
• any cause that increases pressure within the hemorrhoid blood vessels

Symptoms of a hemorrhoid?

• painless bleeding
• anal itching
• pain
• swelling and feeling a lump

How to treat the problem ?

•  Diet and adequate hydration are very important to maintain normal bowel movements
• Stool softeners
• Inflammation can be controlled with over-the-counter creams or suppositories like proctocare
• Prescription strength lidocaine or hydrocortisone may be offered by the health care professional
•  Injecting matrials that make the hemorrhoid vein to make it sclerose or harden
•  laser surgery or hemorrhoidectomy
• i advice you to be examined by general surgeon

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