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Hemorrhoids [English] Permalink Public
Hemorrhoids (sounds like ‘hem-uh-roids’) are also called ‘piles’; are bulging tissue (skin) that contains swollen veins in the rectal (anal, bum) area. They may cause small amounts of bleeding or small blood clots. They can be itchy and painful, especially with a bowel movement (stool, poo). (English) Colour
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254304Body Location:
- Digestive System
Diagnosis and Therapy:
- Rehabilitation and Recovery
Disorders and Conditions:
- Digestive Diseases
Keywords:
- Piles,
- Bleeding,
- Clots,
- Rectum,
- Bum,
- Itchy,
- Blood,
- Anus,
- Hemorrhoids,
- Movement,
- Bowel,
- Stool,
- Rectal
Demographic:
- Adults,
- Older Adults
Program:
- Emergency
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FactsheetRevision Date:
June 19, 2015References:
1. BC Health guide, Hemorrhoids, 2005 2. Mayo clinic, Hemorrhoids, 2006 3. The American College of Gastroenterologists, Rectal problems, 2006Showing 1 of 51 for search: *:*
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