Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Hemorrhoids (or piles) occur when the veins in and around the anus and rectum swell ...

Hemorrhoids, a health problem that affects numerous individuals, are essentially engorged veins located in the rectum’s lower section or the anus, leading to pain, itching, and bleeding.

The hemorrhoid contains one or more blood clots (thrombus) that are usually very painful and swollen. The surgical treatment to remove the external hemorrhoid will typically be performed at Baylor ...