Haemorrhoids

Haemorrhoids, also known as piles, are enlarged and swollen blood vessels in or around the lower rectum and anus. Haemorrhoids can cause:

• bleeding when passing stools
• an itchy feeling around the anus
• pain

Click on the links below to find out more:

• Introduction
• Treatment
• Possible Complications

• Galway Clinic

  The Galway Clinic is a private hospital located at Doughiska, on the eastern outskirts of Galway City. One of its main aims is to improve cancer care services in the West of Ireland.

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• University Hospital

  The Symptomatic Breast Centre at Galway University Hospital in Newcastle, on the west side of Galway City, is the centre of excellence for breast cancer care services in the West of Ireland.

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