Hemorrhoids are swollen veins that can appear externally around the anus or internally in the rectum. According to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, approximately 75 percent of people will develop hemorrhoids at some time in their lives. Different factors can cause swelling in these veins. Certain foods, including chocolate, may contribute to a flare-up of hemorrhoids.
Hemorrhoids are collections of anorectal connective tissue, arteries and veins located either inside your anus and rectum or on the skin that surrounds your anus. Hemorrhoidal symptoms can include anal itching, swelling or blee...
The first lines of defense against hemorrhoidal symptoms are commercial stool softeners, topical medications and education about anal care. Hemorrhoids commonly cause rectal bleeding. Once your physician has ruled out another, ...
Hemorrhoids are normal collections of blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue that are present in everyone and are thought to help ease the passage of stool and lessen the trauma to the anal canal and anal opening. When the...
Your bladder normally expands to manage urine from the kidneys. When the bladder reaches about a third of its capacity, nerve signals alert your brain and you may start to sense the need to urinate. The bladder muscles contract...
Claudication comes from the Latin word “claudico,” which means to limp. Neurogenic claudication refers to a condition that causes pain when you walk, causing you to limp. Unlike the vascular disease that occurs beca...
With the advent of mass production and processing, preservatives were added to the bread to extend its shelf-life. While most preservatives in bread aren't harmful to you, there are a few preservatives that can have a negative ...
A transobturator tape sling, also known as a TOT sling, is a surgical device used to correct urinary incontinence in women. The TOT sling supports the urethra opening to reduce leaking from the bladder. Unlike other types of co...
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