Hemorrhoids, which are protruding blood vessels in the anus, cause incredible discomfort for sufferers and standard procedures to treat them are often very painful with long recovery times. Protruding ...

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Dear Dr. Roach: My 30-year-old and otherwise healthy grandson has been suffering from and treating hemorrhoids for two years. He is anemic due to his loss of blood. He’s had several bandings; they ...

Intense pain during a bowel movement sent our son to the ER. He got diagnosed with a blood clot in a hemorrhoid and needed surgery to fix it. I thought hemorrhoids happen when you sit a lot.

Hemorrhoids aren’t exactly dinner-party conversation, but you or someone you know has likely dealt with them. In fact, there’s a good chance they’re sitting beside you at that proverbial dinner table: ...

Hemorrhoids are one of the most common — and least discussed — medical problems in adults. They can cause itching, pain, ...

Hemorrhoids are good for you. They are cushions at the anal opening (where poop comes out). Hemorrhoids help regulate bowel control. When they become enlarged or engorged, much like healthy veins ...

As your hemorrhoids heal, it can be challenging to sleep. However, there are steps you can take to help alleviate the symptoms that can keep you up at night, all while supporting the healing process.

Hemorrhoids are good for you. They are cushions at the anal opening (where poop comes out). Hemorrhoids help regulate bowel control. When they become enlarged or engorged, much like healthy veins ...

My 30-year-old and otherwise healthy grandson has been suffering from and treating hemorrhoids for two years. He is anemic due to his loss of blood. He’s had several bandings; they couldn’t complete ...