Internal and External Hemorrhoids

Picture of internal and external hemorrhoids

Internal hemorrhoids develop inside the anal canal. External hemorrhoids develop near the anal opening. Both types can occur at the same time.

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ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerAnne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerKenneth Bark, MD - Surgery, Colon and Rectal
Last RevisedMarch 16, 2012
By: Healthwise StaffLast Revised: March 16, 2012
Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Kenneth Bark, MD - Surgery, Colon and Rectal

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