Hemorrhoids

Injury	Disease	Nutrition	Poison

Symptoms	Surgery	Test	Special Topic

Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoid surgery - series

Overview

Symptoms

Treatment

Prevention

Hemorrhoids

Alternative Names:

Rectal lump; Piles; Lump in the rectum

Prevention:

Avoid straining during bowel movements. You can help prevent hemorrhoids by preventing constipation. Drink plenty of fluids, at least eight glasses per day. Eat a high-fiber diet of fruits, vegetables, whole grains. Consider fiber supplements.

References:

Feldman M, Friedman LS, Sleisenger MH. Sleisenger & Fordtran’s Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease. 7^th Ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders; 2002.

Marx JA, Hockberger RS, Walls RM, eds. Rosen’s Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 5^th Ed. St. Louis, MO: Mosby; 2002.

Rakel P, ed.Textbook of Family Practice. 6^th Ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders; 2002.

Review Date: 6/10/2005
Reviewed By: Joseph P. Hart, MD, Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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