haemorrhoids
Swollen rectal veins
Haemorrhoids are swollen blood vessels in or around the anus, causing discomfort, itching, and sometimes bleeding during bowel movements.
They result from pressure on the rectal veins—from straining, pregnancy, or prolonged sitting.
Also called piles.
The American spelling is hemorrhoids.
The doctor recommended a cream for his haemorrhoids.
Multiple heaped accumulations
- prolapseOrgan slipping from place
- analExcessively fastidious
- veinsBlood-return tubes
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
itching · bleeding · internal · external · fissure · fistula · perianal · varicose
Bodily or emotional distress
- burningCombustion in progress
- itchingIrritating skin sensation
- throbbingRhythmic painful pulsing
- discomfortMild physical or mental distress
bleeding · soreness · tenderness · stinging · aching · sharp · pressure · fullness
Shallow therapeutic basin
- ointmentMedicated skin cream
- suppositoryInsertable solid medication
- stool softenersDrugs easing hard evacuation
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
topical cream · laxatives · witch hazel · hydrocortisone · ice pack · cushion · hygiene · warm compress
Excision of anal varicosities
- bandingAdding decorative strips
- sclerotherapyInjection to collapse vessels
- coagulationLiquid solidifying into mass
- staplingFastening with wire clips
laser · cryotherapy · proctologist · colonoscopy · anesthesia · incision · postoperative · recovery
Difficult, infrequent waste elimination
- strainingExerting intense effort
- pregnancyCarrying developing offspring
- sedentaryCharacterized by much sitting
- obesityExcess body fat condition
lifting · dehydration · aging · pushing · bearing down
Causing awkward self-consciousness
- tabooCultural or social prohibition
- shamePainful awareness of failure
- awkwardLacking grace or ease
- unmentionableToo shameful to discuss
private · discreet · whispered · humiliating · self-conscious · secrecy · delicate · concealed
piles
Multiple heaped accumulations
swelling · itching · bleeding · internal · external · fissure · fistula · perianal · varicose · cushions
pain
Bodily or emotional distress
discomfort · bleeding · soreness · tenderness · stinging · aching · sharp · pressure · fullness · seepage
sitz bath
Shallow therapeutic basin
- ointmentMedicated skin cream
- suppositoryInsertable solid medication
- stool softenersDrugs easing hard evacuation
topical cream · fiber · laxatives · witch hazel · hydrocortisone · ice pack · cushion · hygiene · warm compress · hydration
hemorrhoidectomy
Excision of anal varicosities
- bandingAdding decorative strips
- sclerotherapyInjection to collapse vessels
- coagulationLiquid solidifying into mass
stapling · laser · cryotherapy · proctologist · colonoscopy · anesthesia · incision · postoperative · recovery · outpatient
constipation
Difficult, infrequent waste elimination
- strainingExerting intense effort
- pregnancyCarrying developing offspring
- sedentaryCharacterized by much sitting
obesity · lifting · dehydration · aging · pushing · bearing down
embarrassing
Causing awkward self-consciousness
unmentionable · private · discreet · whispered · humiliating · self-conscious · secrecy · delicate · concealed · undisclosed