Hemroids can be described as masses or clumps (”cushions”) of tissue within the anal canal that contain blood vessels surrounded by supporting tissue made up of muscle and elastic fibers. It is only when the hemorrhoidal cushions enlarge that hemorrhoids can cause problems and be considered abnormal or a disease. Only about 4% of the general population suffers from this condition which normally occurs between the age of 45 to 65. Hemorrhoids can be internal, external, bleeding or non-bleeding.

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