痔 (zhì) - Hemorrhoids — swollen veins in the lower rectum

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Hemorrhoids — swollen veins in the lower rectum and anus causing discomfort, bleeding, or pain.

Hemorrhoids — swollen veins in the lower rectum

Usage highlights

HemorrhoidsInternal hemorrhoidsExternal hemorrhoidsMixed hemorrhoidsHemorrhoid surgeryHemorrhoid cream

Synonyms

  • 痔疮— Hemorrhoids (more common clinical term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He suffers from hemorrhoids (痔疮).
  • Hemorrhoid surgery (痔疮手术) may be required in severe cases.
  • Traditional Chinese medicine treats hemorrhoids (痔) with herbal remedies.
  • External hemorrhoids (外痔) occur outside the anal opening.

Collocations

  • Hemorrhoids(痔疮)
  • Internal hemorrhoids(内痔)
  • External hemorrhoids(外痔)
  • Mixed hemorrhoids(混合痔)
  • Hemorrhoid surgery(痔疮手术)
  • Hemorrhoid cream(痔疮膏)

Idioms

  • Ten men, nine hemorrhoids(十人九痔)
  • Hemorrhoids and fistulas are difficult to cure(痔瘘难医)
  • Hemorrhoids follow constipation(痔随便秘)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, hemorrhoids are often attributed to imbalances such as damp-heat or blood stasis.
  • The saying 'ten men, nine hemorrhoids' reflects the high perceived prevalence of this condition.
  • Historically considered a taboo topic, though modern awareness has increased.

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