Hemorrhoids

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Signs and Symptoms


Common symptoms of hemorrhoids include the following:

Anal itching
Blood in the stool (may be visible [gross] or microscopic [occult])
Blood on toilet tissue or in the toilet after a bowel movement
Pain and/or swelling around the anus

Rectal bleeding may indicate a more serious medical condition (e.g., ulcer, diverticular disease colorectal cancer), so it is important to contact a health care provider to determine the underlying cause for blood in the stool...Read the full article