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Understanding Hemorrhoids -- Symptoms
What Are the Symptoms of Hemorrhoids?
The symptoms of hemorrhoids include:
- Bright red bleeding from the anus. Blood may streak the bowel movement or the toilet tissue.
- Tenderness or pain during bowel movements.
- Painful swelling or a lump near the anus.
- Anal itching.
- A mucous anal discharge.
Silent No More: Get Help for Your Hemorrhoids
Need relief for painful, itching hemorrhoids? Better yet, how would you like to prevent flare-ups in the first place? About 10 million Americans suffer from hemorrhoids, which are swollen veins in the rectum or around the anus. They can be internal or external. External hemorrhoids more commonly cause symptoms of pain and itching when irritated. Internal hemorrhoids generally are painless but can cause bleeding. "They can cause bright red rectal bleeding, but if you have bleeding, don't assume...
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Call Your Doctor About Hemorrhoids If:
- You have anal bleeding for the first time, even if you believe you have hemorrhoids. Colon polyps, colitis, Crohn's disease, diverticulitis, and colorectal cancer also can cause anal bleeding. An accurate diagnosis is essential.
- You have been diagnosed with hemorrhoids, and you have anal bleeding that is chronic (daily or weekly) or more profuse than just streaking. Though rare, excessive hemorrhoidal bleeding can cause anemia.
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Martin E. Zipser, MD on November 04, 2010
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