Hemorrhoids are something most of us hope to avoid because they can be quite painful.  They are also know as piles and can lead to swelling of rectum veins. This can be very painful and can even lead to bleeding through the anus when your bowels move.  You should also be aware there are two types...

What Are Hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids, also known as piles, are the result of swollen inflamed veins in the anus and rectum. They have the appearance of lumps of tissue within the anal canal that contain blood vessels and tissue including muscle and elastic fibers. Similar to varicose veins, blood vessels...