These lie above the dentate line and usually lie within the rectum. These piles are covered with a layer of mucus that appears slimy. When they hang out of the anus during straining this mucus layer ...

Hemorrhoids are swollen veins that can be internal (inside the rectum) or external (outside the rectum). Depending on their type and grade, it may be possible to remove them surgically. Most ...

Also referred to as hemorrhoids, piles are swollen veins that occur within the anal canal or around the anus. Piles may not cause symptoms and people can be unaware that they have them. However, they ...

As we saw last week, haemorrhoids, also called piles, are of various types. There are two main types of this condition – internal and external haemorrhoids. As we discussed last week, most cases will ...

Does sitting too long cause hemorrhoids? Know the causes, symptoms, prevention tips, and treatment options for piles to manage and avoid discomfort effectively. Haemorrhoids, also called piles, are ...

Do you know the signs of the condition to look out for? Find out the full list of symptoms below BRINGING your smartphone to the bathroom with you could raise your risk of a painful condition, warns ...

A grandad died from bowel cancer after doctors didn't act on his symptoms twice, believing it was haemorrhoids - sommonly known as piles. James Beasley first attended a GP surgery in March 2020 ...