Clinical Diagnosis · Digestive System · Easy
Haemorrhoids
Meaning: Swollen, dilated vascular cushions of the anal canal; piles.
In practice: Typically cause painless bright red bleeding; worsened by constipation, straining, pregnancy and a low-fibre diet.
Word parts
- haemo- means blood
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