Hemorrhoids Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Hemorrhoids article.
Abdominal: Relating to the abdomen, the belly, that part of the body that contains all of ... See the entire definition of AbdominalAbdominal pain: Pain in the belly. Abdominal pain can be acute or chronic. It may reflect ... See the entire definition of Abdominal painAnal itching: Irritation of the skin at the exit of the rectum, accompanied by the desire ... See the entire definition of Anal itchingAnesthetic: A substance that causes lack of feeling or awareness, dulling pain to permit s... See the entire definition of AnestheticAnoscopy: Anoscopy is a procedure used to visualize the wall of the anus and lowest portio... See the entire definition of AnoscopyAnus: The opening of the rectum to the outside of the body. Blood clot: A mass of coagulated blood. A blood clot can block a major blood vessel, causi... See the entire definition of Blood clotBlood count: The calculated number of white or red blood cells (WBCs or RBCs) in a cubic m... See the entire definition of Blood countBowel: The small and large intestine. CBC: A commonly used abbreviation in medicine that stands for complete blood count, a set... See the entire definition of CBCChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicColon: The long, coiled, tubelike organ that removes water from digested food. The remaini... See the entire definition of ColonColonoscopy: A procedure whereby a physician inserts a viewing tube (colonoscope) into the... See the entire definition of ColonoscopyComplete blood count: A set values of the cellular (formed elements) of blood. These meas... See the entire definition of Complete blood countConstipation: Infrequent and frequently incomplete bowel movements. Constipation is the op... See the entire definition of ConstipationCorticosteroid: Any of the steroid hormones made by the outer portion (cortex) of the adre... See the entire definition of CorticosteroidDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDiarrhea: A common condition that involves unusually frequent and liquid bowel movements. ... See the entire definition of DiarrheaFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverFiber: The parts of fruits and vegetables that cannot be digested. Fiber is of vital impor... See the entire definition of FiberFlare: 1. an exacerbation of a chronic disease. Sometimes referred to as a flare-up, a fla... See the entire definition of FlareGastroenterologist: A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases... See the entire definition of GastroenterologistGastroenterology: The medical specialty devoted to the study, diagnosis and treatment of d... See the entire definition of GastroenterologyHematocrit: The proportion of the blood that consists of packed red blood cells. The hema... See the entire definition of HematocritHemoglobin: The oxygen-carrying pigment and predominant protein in the red blood cells. He... See the entire definition of HemoglobinHemorrhoid: A dilated (enlarged) vein in the walls of the anus and sometimes around the re... See the entire definition of HemorrhoidHemorrhoidectomy: Surgical removal of hemorrhoids (enlarged and dilated veins in and aroun... See the entire definition of HemorrhoidectomyHemorrhoids: Dilated (enlarged) veins in the walls of the anus and sometimes around the re... See the entire definition of HemorrhoidsIncision: A cut through skin or other tissue performed by a health care professional. Infection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionInflammation: A localized reaction that produces redness, warmth, swelling, and pain as a ... See the entire definition of InflammationInflammatory bowel disease: A group of chronic intestinal diseases characterized by infla... See the entire definition of Inflammatory bowel diseaseInternal medicine: The medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and medical treatment ... See the entire definition of Internal medicineItching: An uncomfortable sensation in the skin that feels as if something is crawling on ... See the entire definition of ItchingLaser: A powerful beam of light that is used in some types of surgery to cut or destroy ti... See the entire definition of LaserLaxative: Something that promotes emptying of the bowels. Laxatives are used to combat con... See the entire definition of LaxativeLightheadedness: A feeling you are "going to faint." Lightheadedness is medically distinc... See the entire definition of LightheadednessLiver: The largest solid organ in the body, situated in the upper part of the abdomen on t... See the entire definition of LiverLiver disease: Liver disease refers to any disorder of the liver. The liver is a large org... See the entire definition of Liver diseaseMedical history: 1. In clinical medicine, the patient's past and present which may ... See the entire definition of Medical historyOperating room: A facility that is equipped for performing surgery. Abbreviated OR. Pain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPharmacist: A professional who fills prescriptions and, in the case of a compounding pharm... See the entire definition of PharmacistPiles: 1. A term in use since the 15th century for hemorrhoids. 2. A street ... See the entire definition of PilesPregnancy: The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body. Thi... See the entire definition of PregnancyPrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisProthrombin: A coagulation (clotting) factor that is needed for the normal clotting of blo... See the entire definition of ProthrombinProthrombin time: A test that is done to gauge the integrity of part of the blood clotting... See the entire definition of Prothrombin timePruritus: Itching. Pruritus can result from drug reaction, food allergy, kidney or liver... See the entire definition of PruritusPruritus ani: A medical name for itchiness of the anus. See Anal itching. Rectal bleeding: Blood passed rectally. Blood in the stool can be bright red or maroon in ... See the entire definition of Rectal bleedingRectum: The last 6 to 8 inches of the large intestine. The rectum stores solid waste until... See the entire definition of RectumSclerotherapy: The injection of a chemical irritant into a vein to sclerose ('harden') it.... See the entire definition of SclerotherapySigmoidoscopy: A procedure in which a physician inserts a viewing tube (sigmoidoscope) int... See the entire definition of SigmoidoscopyStenosis: A narrowing. For example, aortic stenosis is a narrowing of the aortic valve in ... See the entire definition of StenosisStool: The solid matter that is discharged in a bowel movement. Surgeon: A physician who treats disease, injury, or deformity via operative or manual meth... See the entire definition of SurgeonSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgerySuture: 1. A type of joint between the bones of the skull where the bones are held ... See the entire definition of SutureSymptom: Any subjective evidence of disease. In contrast, a sign is objective. Blood comin... See the entire definition of SymptomSymptomatic: 1 With symptoms, as a symptomatic infection. 2 Characteristic o... See the entire definition of SymptomaticSymptomatic treatment: Therapy that eases the symptoms without addressing the basic cause ... See the entire definition of Symptomatic treatmentTenesmus: Straining to defecate or urinate. Tenesmus refers especially to ineffectual and ... See the entire definition of TenesmusTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Uterus: A hollow, pear-shaped organ that is located in a woman's lower abdomen, between th... See the entire definition of UterusVein: A blood vessel that carries blood that is low in oxygen content from the body back t... See the entire definition of VeinWarfarin: An anticoagulant drug (brand names: Coumarin, Panwarfin, Sofarin) taken to prev... See the entire definition of Warfarin
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