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Hemorrhoids are sac-like tissues in the rectal opening that contain lymph and blood vessels, formed by the clotting of blood in enlarged blood vessels in the rectal area.

Most cases of hemorrhoids are successfully treated with dietary changes, over-the-counter remedies or doctors’ prescriptions. Between 10 to 20 percent of hemorrhoid cases, however, have severe symptoms that that do not respond to conservative treatment.

Surgical treatment is typically reserved for patients with stage 3 (bleeding and an exposed prolapse) and stage 4 (bleeding and strangulated prolapse) hemorrhoids.  Prolapsed hemorrhoids refer to internal hemorrhoids (hemorrhoids that occur inside the rectum) that become so distended that they extrude outside the anus. When the blood supply is cut off, a prolapsed hemorrhoid becomes strangulated. Acute hemorrhoid bleeding can in some cases result in anemia.