Hemorrhoids, commonly known as piles, are engorged veins located around the anus or in the lower rectum. Hemorrhoids occur as a result of excessive straining, usually during defecation. Hemorrhoids are either internal or external, depending on the locati
The other common name for piles is hemorrhoids, which are various veins in the rectum. The anal canal is the tube that connects the rectumwith the anus. The main role of the anal canal is to release mucus and help inbowel movement. In the anal canal there are many blood vessels. There...
Hemorrhoids are either internal or external, depending on the location. Internal hemorrhoids are covered with a lining called mucosa that is resistant to touch,pain, stretch, or temperature, whereas external hemorrhoids are covered by very sensitive skin. Internal hemorrhoids may be graded as follows:...