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Brief Idea About Piles (Hemorrhoids)
What are piles? Dilatation of radicles of rectal veins within the anal canal is called piles. The medical term for piles is hemorrhoids. Compared to arteries veins are weak due to thin walls and hence any backpressure in the veins can make them tortuous. There are three rectal veins namely superior, middle and inferior rectal veins. Any obstructions or increase of pressure in these veins can predispose piles. Depending upon the situation there are two types of piles. 1) External [...]