**What Are Hemorrhoids?** **Q: What are hemorrhoids?** **A:** Hemorrhoids, also known as piles, are swollen veins in the anus and lower rectum. They can be internal, occurring within the rectum,...
...damage * Vascular diseases (e.g., deep vein thrombosis, peripheral artery disease) **Diagnosis:** * Physical examination * Imaging tests (e.g., X-rays, MRI, ultrasound) * Blood tests * Electrodiagnostic testing (e.g., nerve...
...calculated by dividing the blood pressure in your ankle by the blood pressure in your arm. An ABI of less than 0.9 indicates peripheral artery disease (PAD), which is a...
