What are hemerroids?

Answer 1

Swollen anal blood vesselsSwollen blood vessels in and around the anus that cause itching, pain, and sometimes bleeding. From the AHDhemorrhoid

SYLLABICATION: hem�or�rhoid

PRONUNCIATION: HEM-eh-roid

NOUN: 1. An itching or painful mass of dilated veins in swollen anal tissue. 2. hemorrhoids The pathological condition in which such painful masses occur. Also called piles.

They are painful, swollen veins in the rectum or anus.

Answer 2

Haemorrhoids are the extension of varicose veins (from your legs) which swell and have nowhere else to go, so they end up coming out around the anus. Anyway, that's my experience. Usually caused by sitting on the wet ground, cold concrete, and having babies.

Answer 3

I presume you mean: Hemorrhoids (also called piles) can be divided into two kinds, internal and external. Internal hemorrhoids lie inside the anus or lower rectum, beneath the anal or rectal lining. External hemorrhoids lie outside the anal opening. Both kinds can be present at the same time. Hemorrhoids are a very common medical complaint. More than 75% of Americans have hemorrhoids at some point in their lives, typically after age 30. Pregnant women often develop hemorrhoids, but the condition usually clears up after http://www.answers.com/topic/childbirth. Men are more likely than women to suffer from hemorrhoids that require professional medical treatment. http://www.answers.com/Hemorrhoids

Answer 4

its also called piles.they are the weak swollen veins in the anus or lower rectum.they can causes long lasting discomfort in the anus such as pain,bleeding and itching.it could b internal or external.causes may b long lasting constipation,diarrhea,portal hypertension,obesity,pregnancy and insufficient liquid.

Answer 5

I have found that a epsom salt bath helps sooth the discomfort!

Answer 6

A mass of dilated veins in swollen tissue at the margin of the anus or nearby within the rectum. (A very sore and painful thing to have).

Answer 7

this are some types of varicose veins. this are some types of varicose veins.

Answer 8

Hemorrhoids or haemorrhoids are veins in the anal canal which when swollen or inflamed are known as piles.