Online Medical Books for Hemorrhoids

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1. Read book excerpts
2. Hemorrhoids: Introduction
3. Hemorrhoids Misdiagnosis
4. Hemorrhoids Causes
5. Hemorrhoids Complications
6. Hemorrhoids Prevention
7. Hemorrhoids Treatments
8. Latest treatments
9. Clinical trials
10. Diagnosis of Hemorrhoids
11. Hemorrhoids Overview
12. More book excerpts for Hemorrhoids

Medical Books Excerpts

HEMORRHOIDS
(Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)

... Hemorrhoids are dilated perianal veins that become thrombosed or can rupture, producing subcutaneous or submucosal hematomas. They are usually due to chronic constipation but may be the cause of constipation also. Although they are usually considered to be a ... READ EXCERPTS »

Hemorrhoids
(In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)

... Hemorrhoids are not protruding “varicose veins”—they are distinct from the rectal varices of portal hypertension. Rather, hemorrhoids are downwardly displaced anal cushions, which are normal vascular tissue (sinusoids) that protect the anal canal during... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »

Hemorrhoids
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

... Hemorrhoids are varicosities in the superior or inferior hemorrhoidal venous plexus. Dilation and enlargement of the superior plexus produce internal hemorrhoids; dilation and enlargement of the inferior plexus produce external hemorrhoids... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

Hemorrhoids
(Handbook of Diseases)

... Hemorrhoidal varices are part of the normal anatomy. Dilation and enlargement of the superior plexus of the superior hemorrhoidal veins located above the dentate line produce internal hemorrhoids. Enlargement of the plexus of the inferior... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »

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