Internal hemorrhoids are a common condition caused by increased pressure in the lower rectum. Symptoms may include painless bleeding, itching, and discomfort. An internal hemorrhoid occurs when the ...

Internal hemorrhoids develop in the lower rectum and can cause painless rectal bleeding. The internal hemorrhoid may also fall through the anal opening while passing stool. Every person has ...

Hemorrhoids are good for you. They are cushions at the anal opening (where poop comes out). Hemorrhoids help regulate bowel control. When they become enlarged or engorged, much like healthy veins ...

Hemorrhoids are swollen veins around the rectum or anus. They can become very uncomfortable but are not life threatening. They’re categorized by grades that rank them in order of severity. Hemorrhoids ...

Hemorrhoids might be one of the least glamorous topics in human history, but they’re also one of the most common. Nearly everyone deals with them at some point—pregnancy, constipation, sitting too ...

Dr. Sameer Islam is a functional gastroenterologist in Lubbock and is a West Texas native growing up in Odessa, TX. He specializes in the comprehensive treatment of all digestive symptoms and ...