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Hemorrhoids

Saturday, February 23rd, 2008

Introduction Hemorrhoids, which are also called piles, are swollen and inflamed veins in your anus and rectum. They may result from straining during a bowel movement or the increased pressure on these veins during pregnancy, among other causes. A sometimes embarrassing topic of discussion, hemorrhoids are common. By age 50, about half of adults have [...]