What does "Hemorrhoids" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.
Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the lowest part of the rectum and anus. Sometimes the walls of these blood vessels stretch so thin that the veins bulge and get irritated, especially when you poop. Hemorrhoids can be internal, inside the rectum, or external, under the skin around the anus. They can cause pain, itching, and bleeding.
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