Diseases

Haemorrhoids (During Postpartum)

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Hemorrhoids are enlarged veins in the anus or lower rectum. They often go unnoticed and usually clear up after a few days, but can cause long-lasting discomfort, bleeding and be excruciatingly painful. Effective medical treatments are available, however.

SYMPTOMS

Pain areas: in the rectum
Pain circumstances: can occur while sitting
Anal: discomfort, itchiness, or swelling
Gastrointestinal: blood in stool or constipation

CAUSES

Straining during bowel movements,sitting for long periods of time on the toilet,chronic diarrhea or constipation,obesity,pregnancy,anal intercourse,low-fiber diet.