Hemorrhoids (Anal Fissure) Quiz
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is hemorrhoids (anal fissure)?
Hemorrhoids or piles, are swollen veins in the lowest part of your rectum (last part of the large intestine). It is a common condition which may be caused due to straining during bowel movements or sitting for long periods on the toilet.
Symptoms of hemorrhoids (anal fissure)
Passing out blood from the anus
Blood in stool
Itching around the anus
Pain over the anus
Hemorrhoids (piles) or a lump at the anus
Sharp pain when passing stool
Questions your doctor may ask to check for hemorrhoids (anal fissure)
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose hemorrhoids (anal fissure)
Are you passing out blood from the anus?
Is there blood in your stool?
Do you have itching of the anal region?
Do you have anal pain?
Do you have hemorrhoids (piles) or a lump at the anus?
Treatment for hemorrhoids (anal fissure)
In mild cases, your doctor may advise creams or ointments to relieve pain and discomfort and lifestyle changes such as avoiding sitting on the toilet for prolonged period of time and increasing fiber intake. In more severe cases, minimally invasive procedures may be required.
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Shohei Harase, MD (Neurology)
Dr. Harase spent his junior and senior high school years in Finland and the U.S. After graduating from the University of Washington (Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology), he worked for Apple Japan Inc. before entering the University of the Ryukyus School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Okinawa Prefectural Chubu Hospital, where he received the Best Resident Award in 2016 and 2017. In 2021, he joined the Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine at the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, specializing in hyperacute stroke.
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