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Hemorrhoids can be painful, uncomfortable and unsightly. Both men and women of any age can get hemorrhoids, however, men are more susceptible to getting them than women are.
More individuals suffer from some type of hemorrhoid than most people realize. There are many different causes of hemorrhoids and different treatment options depending on the severity of the hemorrhoid.
When the rectum falls downwards and turns inside out, this condition is referred to as rectal prolapse. At first, the rectum will stay inside the body, but as the condition gets worse, it could protrude outside through the anus. Weakening of the anal muscles may cause leakage of mucus or stool.