Close-up of haemorrhoids (piles) around the anus in a 66 year old male patient, also showing a new thrombosed pile (clotted, at centre right). Piles a

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Close-up of haemorrhoids (piles) around the anus in a 66 year old male patient, also showing a new thrombosed pile (clotted, at centre right). Piles are swollen veins protruding from the anus, which can bleed and cause pain.

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