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Medical remedies for hemorrhoids may consist of a variety of piles medicines. These may include over the counter medicines for hemorrhoids (OTC medicines), Corticosteroids, and Laxatives. OTC medicines are available over-the-counter or online. These may include painkillers, ointments, creams, and pads etc. They help relieve pain and itching.

Hemorrhoids (also called Piles) are blood vessels located in the muscles of the walls of the rectum and anus. They are normally located at the junction where small arteries merge. The presence of hemorrhoids is normal according to anatomy of the body, but most people refer them as an abnormal growth when they swell and cause problems such as bleeding.

Opinions of scientists are divided on what exactly causes hemorrhoids. It is believed that hemorrhoids are associated with chronic constipation, straining of anal muscles during bowel movements, and prolonged sitting or standing. These conditions interfere with blood flow to and from the area, causing enlargement of the vessels.

Hemorrhoid laser surgery is effective for treating grade I, II and few grade III hemorrhoid cases. It is an advanced non-invasive technique which is performed as an out-patient procedure. The technique involves blocking of blood flow in the hemorrhoidal artery by laser coagulation. This method has several advantages over the traditional surgical method.

Hemorrhoids, also called piles, are swollen veins in the anus and lower region of the rectum. Hemorrhoids can occur due to a variety of reasons. Some reasons are straining during bowel movements and increased pressure on veins during pregnancy. Hemorrhoids may be located inside the rectum (called internal hemorrhoids), or under the skin (called external hemorrhoids).

Rectal pain is the pain or discomfort which occurs in the lower portion of the gastrointestinal tract (GI). It can result from constipation, bout of muscle spasms, hemorrhoids or due to certain inflammatory bowel diseases or minor injuries in the rectum region or due to localized infections.