Why do hemorrhoids happen? What to know about causes and treatments.
Q: I’ve got hemorrhoids. What are they exactly? How can I avoid getting them again?
A: Everyone has hemorrhoids. They are a normal part of our bodies: Hemorrhoids are simply cushions of veins along the top and bottom of the anal canal, a short tunnel connecting the rectum to the anus.
They never get any credit, but hemorrhoids are kind of the MVPs of that area: The cushions help buttress the anal canal from accidental leakage.
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