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Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Hemorrhoids often itch when swollen veins in the anus or rectum trigger inflammation. Inflammation, in turn, stimulates the release of a chemical called ...

External hemorrhoids look like small lumps just outside the anus. They can cause bleeding and itching. Home remedies include warm baths, cool compresses, and topical applications, such as witch hazel.