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Por Mr Tarun Singhal
27.09.24
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Understanding haemorrhoids

Haemorrhoids, also known as piles, are not only a condition but pre-existing blood vessels anchored around the anal canal to protect it. During bowel movements, they act as a cushion and swell. When the anchors securing the blood vessels break away from the canal wall, they shift closer to the surface of the skin and become visible or palpable – and this is what most people mean when they refer to haemorrhoids as a condition.

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Por Mr Tarun Singhal
22.01.19
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Diverticular disease: ask an expert!

Diverticular disease may not be cancerous, but it can cause some distinctly unpleasant symptoms in the gut, including diverticulitis (inflammation). But what is this condition? We asked experienced colorectal surgeon Mr Ash Prabhudesai, who provides this expert guide.

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