What is the difference between a hemorrhoid and a hernia?

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A Hemorrhoid is a condition in which a blood vessel in the anus swells up and causes great pain. A Hernia is a condition in which an organ in the body slips through a wall of muscle and is where it shouldn't be. A good example of a Hernia is your stomach sliding down to your gallbladder.

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