What Causes Hemorrhoids?

Posted on Thu, 29 May 2014

Question: Hi,
I notice when I wipe , after a bowel movement , a small ball type thing at the part of the hole
(closer to the penis side), it is more felt when the cavity is relaxed and open wide. I was curious if wiping too hard around the area can cause incontinence later in life?
aside for what that ball type thing is ?
I would appreciate your reply

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Possibly Hemorrhoids

Detailed Answer:
Hi
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Greetings of the day

Continence of stools depends on integrity of anal sphincter and puborectalis muscle. Wiping will not affect the continence.
Ball like thing coming out through the rectum from one side could be Hemorrhoids (pile)
Exact diagnosis will depend on clinical examination. It would be more helpful if you could provide clinical photograph.

Do get back to me

Take care

Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS, MD

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar