Japanese Practice Guidelines for Anal Disorders I. Hemorrhoids

The pathogenesis of hemorrhoids is a weakening of the anal cushion and spasm of the internal sphincter. Bowel habits and lifestyles can be risk factors for hemorrhoids. The prevalence of hemorrhoids can encompass 4 to 55% of the population. Symptoms include bleeding, pain, prolapsing, swelling, itch...

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Main Author: Tetsuo Yamana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Japan Society of Coloproctology 2017-07-01
Series:Journal of the Anus, Rectum and Colon
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Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jarc/1/3/1_2017-018/_pdf/-char/en