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Hemorroides - Síntomas

Nombres alternativos

Tumor en el recto; Almorranas; Tumor rectal

Síntomas:

Los síntomas de hemorroides incluyen:

  • Prurito anal
  • Dolor anal especialmente mientras se está sentado
  • Sangre roja brillante en el papel higiénico, en las heces o en la taza del inodoro
  • Dolor durante la defecación
  • Una o más protuberancias duras y sensibles cerca del ano

Signos y exámenes:

Con frecuencia, un médico puede diagnosticar las hemorroides simplemente examinado el área rectal. De ser necesario, se pueden realizar los siguientes exámenes para ayudar con el diagnóstico:

  • Fecha de revisión: 5/3/2007
  • Versión en inglés revisada por:Jenifer K. Lehrer, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Frankford-Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Health System, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
  • Traducción y localización realizada por: DrTango, Inc

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American Gastroenterological Association medical position statement: Diagnosis and treatment of hemorrhoids. Gastroenterology. 2004 May;126(5):1461-2.

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