1. Hemorrhoids are swollen but normally present blood vessels in and around the anus and lower rectum that stretch under pressure.
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2. Hemorrhoids are similar to varicose veins in the legs.
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3. Straining to move the bowel, pregnancy, heredity, aging, and chronic constipation or diarrhea contribute to hemorrhoids.
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4. Hemorrhoids occur only on the inside of the anus, not on the outside.
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5. Problems such as fissures, fistulae, abscesses, or irritation and itching (pruritus ani), have symptoms different from hemorrhoids.
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6. The most common symptom of internal hemorrhoids is bright red blood covering the stool, on toilet paper, or in the toilet bowl.
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7. Symptoms of external hemorrhoids may include painful swelling or a hard lump around the anus that results when a blood clot forms.
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8. Taking warm baths several times a day in plain, warm water for about 10 minutes may help relieve symptoms.
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9. Ice packs may help reduce swelling.
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10. Application of a hemorroidal cream or use of a suppository to the affected area for a limited time can also help.
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11. Eating the right amount of fiber and drinking six to eight glasses of fluid (not alcohol) result in softer, bulkier stools, but it will have no impact on hemorrhoids.
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12. Poor sources of fiber are fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
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13. A bulk stool softener or a fiber supplement such as psyllium (Metamucil) or methylcellulose (Citrucel) are sometimes recommended for people with hemorrhoids.
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14. Sometimes, hemorrhoids must be treated surgically.
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