Background: Hemorrhoids are swollen veins of the hemorrhoidal plexus that are normally present in the anal canal. Clinically detectable if the supporting connective tissue is compromised. In this study, we focused on the effectiveness and importance of colonoscopy for studying the prevalence of internal hemorrhoids. Objective: The study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of internal hemorrhoids in patients undergoing colonoscopy for different indications.
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