An abrupt swelling of a vein near the surface of the rectum (end of the bowel) or anus. In people with spinal cord injury haemorrhoids may be caused by straining to pass stools during constipation, changes in blood flow, or lying or sitting too long in one position. Symptoms include visible swelling around the anus, burning or itching (if sensation is present), spots of blood on the toilet paper or bleeding during the bowel programme.
Swollen veins in the area of the anus. They bleed easily and are often painful.
Haemorrhoids are swollen blood vessels in the anus. They are caused by increased blood volume and pressure from the uterus on the veins in the legs and pelvis, and are common during pregnancy. Constipation can also cause (or compound) the problem.
The spongy blood-filled cushions in the wall of the anus become enlarged. This can cause bleeding sometimes accompanied with pain and/or itching/burning.
enlargement of the normal cushions of blood vessels inside the anus. These can become like varicose veins in the anus, and may bleed and cause pain when opening the bowels.
piles, varicose veins inside or outside the rectum. heterotopic ossification the development of abnormal bone in soft tissue, usually close to the hip or knee, which may interfere with full movement of the joint. The cause is not known.
Piles, swelling of the veins around the rectum.
(piles) swollen veins in the area of the anus which bleed easily. They may become painful.
Also known as piles, haemorroids are varicose veins in the anus. They are a common discomfort for pregnant women in the second half of pregnancy and may cause pain and itching. Find out more...