There are two types of hemorrhoids, internal and external.
Internal hemorrhoids develop within the anus; external
hemorrhoids develop outside of the anus. Hemorrhoids are also
called piles. Of the two forms of hemorrhoids, external
hemorrhoids are the most common and the most troublesome.
Hemorrhoids cause pain, severe itching, and difficulty sitting.
The good news is that they are treatable. Experts are not sure
what causes hemorrhoids to develop. Several factors could be to
blame, including: - straining during a bowel movement -
complications from chronic constipation - sitting on the toilet
for a long time - pregnancy (when the uterus enlarges it presses
on the vein in the colon causing it to bulge) If someone in your
family had hemorrhoids, you are also more likely to develop
them. Symptoms of hemorrhoids include: - extreme itching around
the anus - irritation and pain around the anus - itchy lump
located near your anus - fecal leakage - painful bowel movement
- blood on your tissue after having a bowel m