Hemorrhoids

What Is It?

Hemorrhoids are lumps or masses of tissue in the anus, which contain enlarged blood vessels. Any increase in abdominal pressure may produce hemorrhoids. This may be from:

Repeated straining to have a bowel movement, especially in people who suffer from frequent constipation.

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