• Hemorrhoids (piles)
oHemorrhoids are swollen veins in the lowest part of your
rectum and anus. Sometimes, the walls of these blood vessels
stretch so thin that the veins bulge and get irritated, especially
when you poop.
oHemorrhoids are also called piles.

• Diarrhea
oDiarrhea is defined as an increase in the frequency and looseness of
stools compared to one’s normal bowel pattern. The overall weight
and volume of the stool is increased ( 200g or mL/day), and the water
content is increased to 60% to 90%.
oIn general, diarrhea results when the intestine is unable to absorb
water from the stool, which causes excess water in the stool.
oUsually self limiting.
oExtra care is needed in the very young & the very old due to high risk
of dehydration.