Anyone who has had or has heard about hemorrhoids feels uncomfortable when talking about them. People know that hemorrhoids are somehow related to rear ends, but other than that, nobody wants to know the details. And for a good reason: … Continue reading →

Hemorrhoids occur when vascular tissue, a vein or other blood bearing part of the circulatory system, becomes swollen and develops a sac or bulb. When you have a bowel movement, blood is moved to the rectum and colon to aid … Continue reading →

Hemorrhoids are very common. In fact, many people develop hemorrhoids and then manage to cure themselves with little or no symptoms. Women in their third trimester of pregnancy commonly develop hemorrhoids due to the increased pressure on the lower digestive … Continue reading →

There are a few different kinds of hemorrhoids. They are distinguished mostly by location although certain types of hemorrhoids may cause more discomfort than others. Hemorrhoids can be internal, within the colon or rectum, or external, around the anus. External … Continue reading →

Says Dr. Stan Cooper: “The best way to avoid hemroids is to never push too hard while having a bowel movement. If you find you cannot have a normal bowel movement without straining and difficulty, try drinking eight glasses of … Continue reading →

Dr. Cooper: “The symptoms of hemroids can range from mild to severe. Usually, you will experience pain and itchiness in and around the anus if you have external hemroids. You will also be able to see a purple or red … Continue reading →

Talk to your doctor. Hemorrhoids are usually diagnosed according to a description of your symptoms as well as a physical exam. Your doctor may need to examine your anus to determine whether or not you have hemorrhoids, and if your … Continue reading →

Chronic hemorrhoids can be so painful or uncomfortable that patients and doctors feel the only remedy is surgery. Surgical procedures can often be relatively mild and usually involve cutting off the blood supply to the hemorrhoid so that the vein … Continue reading →