Hemorrhoids WisdomCard™
Our Guides and Physician Review team have organized the Top 10 Health Resources on Hemorrhoids and compiled helpful research notes below.
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- Hemorrhoid Information Center-Symptoms,Treatment,Surgery (3 nominations)www.hemorrhoidinformationcenter.com
- Hemorrhoid Information Center-Symptoms,Treatment,Surgery (1 nomination)www.hemorrhoidinformationcenter.com
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Research Notes on Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids are varicosities or swelling and inflammation of veins in the rectum and anus. Hemorrhoids are actually the anatomical term for "'Cushions of tissue filled with blood vessels at the junction of the rectum and the anus. ...read more from Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- Causes of hemorrhoids can come from constant straining during bowel movements, constipation or diarrhea.
- Common symptoms of internal hemorrhoids is bright red blood covering the stool, on toilet paper, or in the toilet bowl.
- Common symptoms of external hemorrhoids may include painful swelling, or a hard lump around the anus and itching.
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Latest Headlines on Hemorrhoids
What are Hemorrhoids?
- MedicineNet: What Are Hemorrhoids?
- FamilyDoctor: What Are Hemorrhoids?
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Hemorrhoids
- eMedicine: Hemorrhoids
- Healthwise (via WebMD): What Are Hemorrhoids?
What Are The Symptoms of Hemorrhoids?
- NDDIC: Symptoms of Hemorrhoids
- eMedicineHealth: Hemorrhoid Symptoms
- MedicineNet: Hemorrhoid Symptoms
- Healthwise (via Yahoo Health): Symptoms of Hemorrhoids
- eMedicine: Associated Symptoms of Hemorrhoids
What Are The Causes and Complications of Hemorrhoids?
- FamilyDoctor: What Causes Hemorrhoids?
- WrongDiagnosis: Complications of Hemorrhoids
- Jackson Siegelbaum Gastroenterology: Complications of Hemorrhoids
- BBC Health: Causes of Hemorrhoids
- The Merck Manuals: Hemorrhoids (Piles): Causes
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Hemorrhoids?
- NDDIC: Hemorrhoid Treatment
- U.S. Pharmacist: Treatment of Hemorrhoids
- Healthwise (via Yahoo Health): Medications for Hemorrhoids
- Cleveland Clinic (via WebMD): Treating and Understanding Hemorrhoids
- Mayo Clinic: Hemorrhoid Treatment
- HealthAssist: Treatment Methods Compared
What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Hemorrhoids?
- Wikipedia: Natural Treatments
- Childbirth: Natural Hemorrhoid Treatment
- HowStuffWorks: Home Remedies for Hemorrhoids
- Healthwise (via Yahoo Health): Home Treatment
How Do You Prevent Hemorrhoids?
- Healthscout (via USA Today): Prevention of Hemorrhoids
- InteliHealth: Prevention of Hemorrhoids
- Cleveland Clinic: How to Prevent Hemorrhoids
- A.D.A.M. (via HealthTalk): Prevent Hemorrhoids
- Quickcare: Prevention of Hemorrhoids
Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Hemorrhoids
- Yahoo Answers: Hemorrhoid Wisdom
- Blogspot: Lets Talk About Hemorrhoids
Foundations and Support Groups on Hemorrhoids
- DailyStrength: Hemorrhoid Support Group
- Gastro Instestinal Research Foundation: GIRF
- American Gastroenterological Association: AGA
- International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders: IFFGD
Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Hemorrhoids
- CureZone: Message Board on Hemorrhoids
- HealthBoards: Bowel Disorders Message Boards
- HealthBoards: Digestive Disorders Message Boards
- WebMD: Digestive Disorders Message Board
- MedHelp: Hemorrhoid Message Boards
- iVillage: Hemorrhoid Discussion
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Hemorrhoids
- JAMA: Hemorrhoids
- PubMed Central: Hemorrhoids
Clinical Trials on Hemorrhoids
- ClinicalTrials: Hemorrhoid Clinical Trials
- Centerwatch: Hemorrhoid Clinical Trials
- NDDIC: Clinical Trials
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- Contributor: Amy Sandhu
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Amy Sandhu
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Bloody hemorrhoids, Hemorrhoid
- Last update: Oct. 10, 2008
Each WisdomCard is handcrafted by our team of physician-guided health advocates. Our goal is to make it easy for you to find the most useful health resources for any health topic by filtering out spam and bad links.