Rectal varices and hemorrhoids: symptoms, causes, treatment
Although the terms “hemorrhoids” and “rectal varicose veins” are often used interchangeably, they are separate conditions with different causes and treatments. Hemorrhoids, also called piles, are swollen veins in the rectum or around the anus. They can occur internally or externally. Symptoms include pain, itching, and uncomfortable sitting. Rectal varicose veins are bulges in the […]