Hemorrhoids
are veins around the anus or lower rectum that have become swollen and inflamed.
Hemorrhoids
can happen either inside the anus (internal hemorrhoids) or under the skin around the anus (external hemorrhoids). They are common in both men and women. In fact,
hemorrhoids
are so common that about half of all people will have them at some point by the time they turn 50. They can result from straining to have a bowel movement. Other factors that can lead to
hemorrhoids
are pregnancy, obesity, aging and chronic constipation or diarrhea.
If your
hemorrhoids
are highly symptomatic (bleeding), your doctor may recommend hemorrhoid banding. Hemorrhoid banding is a non-surgical and non-invasive, in-office procedure. During this procedure, the doctor will place a rubber band around the hemorrhoid to cut off the blood supply, causing it to wither.