Permanent Treatment for Hemorrhoids (Pile). >> Stop the Unnecessary Pains and embarrassments for Good << Hemorrhoids (HEM-uh-roids), also called piles, are swollen veins in your anus and lower rectum, similar to varicose veins. Hemorrhoids can develop inside the rectum (internal hemorrhoids) or under the skin around the anus (external hemorrhoids). Nearly three out of four adults will have hemorrhoids from time to time. Hemorrhoids have a number of causes, and s ome people are at higher risk than others. . Age is a significant factor in hemorrhoids. While hemorrhoids may still occur in young adults and teenagers, they become more common as you get closer to your 50s. . People with chronic constipation or diarrhea are also at higher risk for this condition. The same applies if you spend a lot of time straining during bowel movements. Straining puts more stress on the blood vessels. . Pregnant women commonly experience hemorrhoids. When paired with a host of other symptoms, h...