Glossary

Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids

Hämorrhoiden

Haemorrhoids are cushions of blood vessels at the end of the rectum that everyone has. If they become enlarged, they can lead to itching, weeping or bright red bleeding during bowel movements.

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