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OVERVIEW

WHY DOES HEMORROIDAL TISSUE PROLAPSE?

COMPLICATIONS OF HEMORROIDAL PROLAPSE

CURRENT TREATMENT OPTIONS

BENEFITS OF SURGICAL PROCEDURES

RISKS

WHAT TO ASK YOUR SURGEON

 

 
PROCEDURE FOR PROLAPSE AND HEMORRHOIDS - WHAT ARE HEMORRHOIDS AND PROLAPSE?

Hemorrhoids are actually natural vascular tissue found in the anal canal. It is believed that their main function is to protect and cushion the anal canal.The term "prolapse" refers to the condition when the hemorrhoidal tissue enlarges and descends downward into the anal canal. Prolapse of the hemorrhoidal tissue, known as "piles," is a very common condition, particularly in people over age 50.

 

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