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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Internal and External Hemorrhoids

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

Current as ofNovember 7, 2018

Author: Healthwise Staff
Anne C. Poinier, MD – Internal Medicine
Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine
Kenneth Bark, MD – General Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery

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Adam Husney MDAnne C. Poinier MDKenneth Bark MD

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