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Hemorrhoids are a very common, but not often talked, about problem. In fact, most adults over the age of 50 have experienced them at some point in their life. Although they can lead to excruciating pain, hemorrhoids are not a serious threat to your overall health. Hemorrhoids are swollen blood vessels in and around the anus and lower rectum that stretch under pressure, similar to varicose veins in your legs. This results in sac-like protrusions into the anal canal. There are different types of hemorrhoids, classified by their location and degree of severity.

External hemorrhoids occur under the skin near the opening of the anal cavity. An external hemorrhoid can be full of clots and connective tissue, turning blue or purple in colour. They can also be quite painful.

Internal hemorrhoids are normally located inside the rectum and often do not produce any sensations, especially if they are located above the anorectal line. Internal hemorrhoids tend to bleed, however, which can frighten people who experience them.

Prolapsed hemorrhoids are internal hemorrhoids that collapse and protrude outside the anus. This is often accompanied by heavy bleeding and mucous discharge. Prolapsed hemorrhoids also have a tendency to become thrombosed, meaning they form clots to prevent their recession. Sometimes they can become strangulated, meaning they have prolapsed to such a degree that their blood supply is blocked by the anal sphincter. This often leads to severe pain.

 

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