Valtrex (valacyclovir) is an antiviral medication used to treat infections with: 1  herpes zoster (shingles), 2  herpes simplex genitalis (genital herpes), 3  and herpes labialis (cold sores).
Hemorrhoids are lumps or masses of tissue in the anus, which contain enlarged blood vessels. Any increase in abdominal pressure may produce hemorrhoids. This may be from: Repeated straining to have a bowel movement, especially in people who suffer from frequent constipation.
Sometimes they go away by themselves, but in other cases they can cause lingering pain, itching, and bleeding. There are 2 types of hemorrhoids: those that are just inside the anus or lower rectum (internal) and those that are outside the opening to the anus (external).You can have both at the same time. Internal hemorrhoids usually don't cause pain or discomfort, while external hemorrhoids often do.However, internal hemorrhoids can protrude outside the anus (prolapsed hemorrhoid) and become painful. In some cases, a blot clot (thrombosis) may form in the vein, making the hemorrhoid more painful.nternal hemorrhoids usually don't cause pain or discomfort, while external hemorrhoids often do. However, internal hemorrhoids can protrude outside the anus (prolapsed hemorrhoid) and become painful.