Hemorrhoids can happen to anyone. In fact, most of the people in the U.S. will experience hemorrhoids at least once in their life. If you have hemorrhoids, you will likely encounter one or more of the following symptoms:
Bleeding is the most common presenting symptom, as irritated hemorrhoids receive elevated blood flow from the arteries
Pain, discomfort and soreness in the anal area associated with lumpiness and swelling
The lumpiness may bulge out of or “prolapse” from the anus
The surrounding skin is typically itchy and irritated