Hemorrhoids (AmE), haemorrhoids (BrE), emerods, or piles are varicosities or swelling and inflammation of veins in the rectum and anus.

SYMPTOMS

• Blood in stool
• Rectal bleeding
• Blood on toilet paper
• Anal itching
• Anal swelling
• Anal lump
• Anal mucus discharge - less common
• Feeling of rectal fullness
• Feeling of unfinished defecation
• Severe rectal pain .