Nondiscrimination Policy Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

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Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are swollen, inflamed veins around the lower rectum or anus, either inside the anus or under the skin. Also called piles, hemorrhoids are common in both men and women, and often result from straining to have a bowel movement. Other causes include pregnancy, aging and chronic constipation or diarrhea.

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Colon and Rectal Surgery

BMC’s colorectal surgeons offer cutting-edge surgical treatments for conditions that affect the colon, rectum, and anus, in coordinating with other specialists.