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The 9 pages that link to Hemorrhoid, each with the reason it gives.

• Gastrointestinal bleedingCompared with: They can cause rectal bleeding but do not account for every episode of blood in stool.

• RectumCompared with: Their symptoms can resemble rectal disease, but they arise in anal cushions.

• AnusRelated: Hemorrhoids can cause anal bleeding, discomfort, or protrusion.

• Anal sphincterCompared with: Hemorrhoids can cause anal symptoms without being sphincter muscles.

• DysenteryCompared with: Hemorrhoids can explain blood in stool but do not cause infectious diarrhea or intestinal cramps.

• Rectal prolapseCompared with: Prolapsing hemorrhoids can resemble rectal prolapse but arise from different tissue.

• Anal sexRelated: Anal activity may aggravate symptoms when hemorrhoids are already present.

• BenzocaineRelated: Benzocaine is included in some products to temporarily ease localized hemorrhoidal discomfort.

• Anal hygieneRelated: Gentle cleansing can reduce discomfort when hemorrhoids make wiping painful.