Hemroids have two types: the internal and the external hemroids. Unlike internal hemroids that have grown inside the anal canal, external hemroids occur outside of the anal verge. This sac-like protrusion found outside the anus is often characterized by itchiness (pruritus ani), pain, irritation and swelling. Normally, tissues that bulge and protrude outside the anus is considered as...

Hemroids are not at all rare and most people have a 50% chance of developing this condition sometime in there life. While there are steps that one can take to minimize the chance of getting hemroids, you may already be a hemroid sufferer. If so then you may well be looking for a way to treat this painful and sometimes embarrassing condition and there are indeed many available treatments on the...

Hemroids can also lead to other serious health concerns, if it is left untreated. You may have either internal or external hemroids with the latter being more painful, though internal hemroids can cause bleeding in the rectum as well. You can be sure that the cause of hemroids will most probably be a rupture of a vein, which will cause blood to spill from the rupture and even turn into a...

If there's one problem most people won't take sitting down, it's hemor??rhoids. They're itchy, pain??ful, and annoying. They're also a lot more common than you think. The French emperor Napo??leon had hemroids which led to his downfall at Water??loo. Because he was in so much pain, he couldn't mount his horse to survey the battlefield. This prevented him from getting a clear view of the...

Who else are susceptible to hemroids? These include those who frequently lift heavy objects, people who stand or sit a lot, and obese individuals. Pregnancy itself does not cause hemroids but it may hasten their development. This is caused by hormones in the woman's body that dilate blood vessels more easily. The same goes for women with many children and those who regularly use laxatives and...