Hemorrhoids (Piles) FAQs Reviewed by Jay W. Marks, MD Take the
Hemorrhoids (Piles) Quiz First! Before reading this FAQ,
challenge yourself and Test your Knowledge! Q:Everyone has
hemorrhoids. True or False? A:True. Although most people think
hemorrhoids are abnormal, they are present in everyone. It is
only when the hemorrhoidal cushions (also known as hemorrhoids)
enlarge that hemorrhoids can cause problems and be considered
abnormal or a disease. Hemorrhoids are also referred to as
piles. Q:Men and women suffer from hemorrhoids at about the same
rate. True or False? A:True. Although hemorrhoids occur in
everyone, they become large and cause problems in only 4% of the
general population. Hemorrhoids that cause problems are found
equally in men and women, and their prevalence peaks between 45
and 65 years of age. Q:What are the symptoms of hemorrhoids?
A:Bright red blood in stool, toilet tissue, or in the toilet
bowl. Symptoms of hemorrhoids can include: - Anal itching - Anal
ache or pain, especially while si