Most of the people are not able to identify the cause of pain or discomfort in the anal area. They are unable to differentiate between piles and fissures. Both the health conditions have comparable ...

A lot of people undergo constipation on a daily basis, and if not treated, it can lead to piles, also known as hemorrhoids. On the other hand, a fissure is a small tear in the lining of the anus, that ...

Hemorrhoids can be itchy and sore and make it difficult for you to have a bowel movement. You might notice blood in your stool or on toilet paper if these swollen veins bleed when you strain during a ...

Piles, fissures, and fistula are common but often ignored due to stigma. Learn their symptoms, causes, and why early ...

If you’re experiencing severe rectal pain, you might think it’s hemorrhoids, but it could be something worse. Dr. Tom Miller and Dr. Bartley Pickron talk about how to distinguish between common ...

Bleeding following anal sex can occur due to anal fissures, hemorrhoids, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and more. Washing well, analgesic creams, and other treatments may help. Heavier anal ...

If the bleeding when you wipe coincides with constipation, you may have anal fissures. Hemorrhoids may also cause rectal bleeding, irritation, and pain in your anus. If the blood loss is significant, ...

Blood in your stool may be due to a number of factors, such as straining to poop, anal fissures, and hemorrhoids. Treatment depends on the specific cause of your constipation and bleeding. Many people ...

Hemorrhoids are normal vascular cushions that help with continence but become problematic when swollen or prolapsed. Internal hemorrhoids are graded I–IV based on how much they protrude from the anus.