Q: I’ve suffered with bleeding hemorrhoids for many years, and lifestyle changes haven’t helped. My doctor suggested surgery. Is this risky? A: Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the anus. Many people ...

Also referred to as haemorrhoids, piles are swollen veins inside the anal canal (internal heamorrhoids) or around the anus (external haemorrhoids). When anal or rectal tissue that has become swollen ...

Hemorrhoids are good for you. They are cushions at the anal opening (where poop comes out). Hemorrhoids help regulate bowel control. When they become enlarged or engorged, much like healthy veins ...

Piles or hemorrhoids is a swelling in the anal canal which is the lower end of the bottom where you pass your stool. The anal canal can even swell and bleed in some cases. It it gets increased in size ...

Symptoms of piles or haemorrhoids: Common symptoms of piles include itching, discomfort during bowel movements, tenderness, and in some cases, noticeable bleeding (Image: Canva) Haemorrhoids are one ...