BackgroundHemorrhoids occur when the veins around the anus or lower rectum become inflamed or swollen. Hemorrhoids can appear inside or outside the anus and are considered to be quite painful.CausesHemorrhoids may be caused by chronic constipation, straining while attempting to create a bowel movement, aging, pregnancy, diarrhea, and anal intercourse among other factors.Symptoms and TypesAlthough many people develop hemorrhoids at some point in their life, not everyone experiences symptoms. For those individuals that do, symptoms may include:Internal Hemorrhoids:Bright .... Read more