Gastroenterology and Digestive Disorders

Hemorrhoids and Ulcerative Colitis

Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the lower rectum of an individual. Internal hemorrhoids are typically painless, but incline to bleed. External hemorrhoids might cause pain. Hemorrhoids, also known as piles, are swollen veins in the anus and lower rectum, like the varicose veins. Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that is one of the causes of inflammation and ulcers in the digestive tract. Ulcerative colitis affects the innermost coating of the large intestine and rectum of an individual.