Hemorrhoids can occur on the inside or outside of the rectum. They may also protrude from the rectum and retract when the swelling goes down. Treatment can depend on … See more

Hemorrhoids aren’t always visible. But when they expand, they can look like red or blue bumps or lumps.
Here are descriptions of the appearance of the four ma… See more

Internal hemorrhoids are found inside your rectum. They’re normally not serious and tend to go away on their own.
Sometimes, internal hemorrhoids can swell and stick o… See more

A prolapsed hemorrhoid occurs when internal hemorrhoids swell and stick out of your anus. A doctor may assign a grade to a prolapsed hemorrhoid based on how far it protrudes:… See more

External hemorrhoids occur on or around your anus. They’re not always visible but sometimes form lumps on the anal surface.
External hemorrhoids aren’t usually a serious me… See more