Hemorrhoids also sometimes protrude outside the anus. They are very common, especially during pregnancy and after childbirth. The incidence is 2 out of 1000 people. Rectal examination may be sufficient to diagnose hemorrhoids. Mild cases are controlled by drinking fluids, high-fiber diet, and regular toilet habits.
Procedural treatments consist of rubber band ligation, cryosurgery , or hemorrhoidectomy .
Most treatments are effective, but recurrences can happen if measures are not taken to adopt a high-fiber diet with adequate fluids. Iron deficiency anemia can result from prolonged loss of blood. Call for an appointment with your health care provider if hemorrhoid symptoms do not improve with home treatment. This illustration shows the major organs of the digestive system. Their relative sizes and positioning in the body are also demonstrated.