(1) INTRODUCTION Hemorrhoids, also known as piles, has a lot of names in different languages; the Hausas call it, " Bāsir ", the Yorubas call it, " Jedi Jed i" and it goes with other names too (You can tell us the name in your language). I believe most of us have seen or heard of many drivers, tailors etc going to get herbs to treat it. So what are hemorrhoids? (2) DEFINITION Hemorrhoids can be described as masses or clumps of tissue within the anal canal that contains enlarged blood vessels (veins), and is surrounded by muscle or other connective tissue fibres. It occurs at least once in the life of most people and can recur in some. Though it isn't a life threatening condition, it can cause serious discomfort, irritation (itching), pain and even bleeding (which could lead to anemia) It exists in different forms and with varying levels of severity. So what are the types? (3) TYPES Hemorrhoids can be - Internal, when it occurs inside the rectum (the part immedia...
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