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What are hemorrhoids?
What are hemorrhoids?
- Swollen or dilated veins of the rectum or anus (correct)
- Inflammation of the anal sphincter
- Tears in the mucosal lining of the anus
- Blockage in the anal canal
Where are external hemorrhoids commonly located?
Where are external hemorrhoids commonly located?
- Around the dentate line
- Just inside the anal canal
- In the rectum
- Surrounding the anal opening (correct)
What may go undetected until bleeding occurs?
What may go undetected until bleeding occurs?
- Rectal polyps
- Colorectal cancer
- Anal fissures
- Hemorrhoids (correct)
What is a possible cause of hemorrhoids?
What is a possible cause of hemorrhoids?
At what age are hemorrhoids rare?
At what age are hemorrhoids rare?
What activity can contribute to the development of hemorrhoids?
What activity can contribute to the development of hemorrhoids?
What type of hemorrhoid is located just inside the anal canal?
What type of hemorrhoid is located just inside the anal canal?
What is a risk factor for developing hemorrhoids?
What is a risk factor for developing hemorrhoids?
What is a non-pharmacologic therapy for treating hemorrhoids?
What is a non-pharmacologic therapy for treating hemorrhoids?
Where are external hemorrhoids most commonly located?
Where are external hemorrhoids most commonly located?
What can lead to too much pressure on the veins around the anus, contributing to hemorrhoids?
What can lead to too much pressure on the veins around the anus, contributing to hemorrhoids?
Which condition can cause extreme itching around the anus?
Which condition can cause extreme itching around the anus?
What is a non-pharmacological therapy recommended for hemorrhoids to minimize pain?
What is a non-pharmacological therapy recommended for hemorrhoids to minimize pain?
What is a common symptom of internal hemorrhoids?
What is a common symptom of internal hemorrhoids?
What is a complication of hemorrhoids that can occur due to significant blood loss?
What is a complication of hemorrhoids that can occur due to significant blood loss?
What is a diagnostic procedure used to confirm the diagnosis of hemorrhoids?
What is a diagnostic procedure used to confirm the diagnosis of hemorrhoids?
What is a non-prescription medication commonly used for relief from anal itching?
What is a non-prescription medication commonly used for relief from anal itching?
What is a preventive measure for hemorrhoids?
What is a preventive measure for hemorrhoids?
What is a surgical treatment option for hemorrhoids?
What is a surgical treatment option for hemorrhoids?
What is a common manifestation of external hemorrhoids?
What is a common manifestation of external hemorrhoids?
What should be given to a female patient suffering from hemorrhoids during pregnancy?
What should be given to a female patient suffering from hemorrhoids during pregnancy?
What kind of medication should not be given to patients suffering from high BP, heart disease, and difficulty in urination due to prostate enlargement?
What kind of medication should not be given to patients suffering from high BP, heart disease, and difficulty in urination due to prostate enlargement?
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