Colon cancer is increasingly hitting Americans under the age of 50, and a new study outlines the warning signs that these ...

A swollen anus can occur from a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, such as hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and fistulas.

Too often, rectal bleeding in the young is attributed to more benign conditions such as hemorrhoids, the team said. Any delay ...

In this week’s Medical Monday we learn how common hemorrhoids are and some medical procedures available for those who may ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Hemorrhoids (also known as piles) are swollen blood vessels in or around the anus.

As more young people get colorectal cancer, it's more common in pregnant people. Bleeding, stomach discomfort and changing ...

External hemorrhoids feel and look like small lumps that form beneath the skin surrounding the anus. They may bleed or itch.

Hemorrhoids are swollen and inflamed veins in the rectum or anus (the very far end of the digestive tract where poop comes out). You may or may not be able to see hemorrhoids. They may cause itching ...

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How often a person passes stool can vary. Some people poop twice a day while others may do so three times a week. Constipation typically means a person poops fewer than three times a week. Bowel ...