Hemorrhoids
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Introduction
Hemorrhoids,
or piles, are one of mankind’s most common and nagging disorders. By
themselves, hemorrhoids are rarely serious, but they can be extremely
troublesome. In some instances, they may mask a more serious disorder,
such as colon or rectal cancer. Therefore, hemorrhoids require the
proper diagnosis and treatment by a physician. Hemorrhoids are dilated
(enlarged) veins which occur in and around the anus and rectum. They may
be external (outside the anus) or internal and slip to the outside. In
both of these instances, the hemorrhoids can be felt and seen as lumps
or knots. Hemorrhoids also may remain inside the rectum and so cannot be
felt or seen. These are called internal hemorrhoids.
