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Hemorrhoids

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Enlargement or distension of the veins lining the anal canal, which can become painful and bleed.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

42 years experience

Is a type of:

Anal and rectal diseases

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Very common
Baby
0-2
Toddler
3-5
Preteen
6-13
Common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

Body locations

Pelvis, Buttock

Is Symptom of

Obesity
Condition
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Condition
Constipation
Condition
Hepatic encephalopathy
Condition
Primary biliary cirrhosis
Condition
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Is a Side Effect of

Inlyta
Lotronex
Colestipol
Incivek
Colestid

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Hemorrhoids
Hydrocortisone
2.5
6 reviews
Hydrocortisone and pramoxine
1
1 review
Anamantle HC
Topical steroid
Pramosone E
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