Hemorrhoids bleed, hemorrhoids itch, and hemorrhoids can even burn. What a miserable experience!If you’re dealing with the sting of hemorrhoids, you’re probably anxious to find relief. The first step is learning why hemorrhoid burning happens. After that, you can make a plan for tackling this obnoxious problem and getting your bottom back to normal.Why Do […]
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Of all the symptoms you can have with hemorrhoids, itching might be one of the worst. Blood on your toilet paper is annoying but manageable. A small lump around your anus can stay your little secret.But the persistent itch of an inflamed hemorrhoid can be downright intolerable. Even in public, you might be tempted to […]
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You turn to flush the toilet, and that’s when you see it: a spot of bright red blood in the toilet bowl. Why is your rear end bleeding?You might have a hemorrhoid problem on your hands. According to the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, small amounts of rectal bleeding are most often caused by inflamed […]
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Hemorrhoids are a problem that no one wants to have. Even still, there’s a good chance you’ll end up with hemorrhoids at some point in your life. Only about a quarter of people make it their whole lives without any hemorrhoid troubles.While you might be one of the lucky ones, it’s smart to acquaint yourself […]
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If your doctor has suggested a hemorrhoid ligation procedure, there’s probably one key question on your mind: “Is hemorrhoid banding painful?”Medical procedures and painful recoveries seem to go hand in hand, so it’s understandable that you’d ask that question. Fortunately, though, you might be pleasantly surprised by the answer this time.Once you learn how hemorrhoid […]
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“When should I see a colorectal surgeon?” If something’s not right with your digestive tract, that question may be heavy on your mind. As a general rule, bleeding, pain and changes in your bowel habits warrant a trip to the doctor. Which doctor should you see, though?Ahead, you’ll learn more about what a colorectal surgeon […]
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Why can’t you band external hemorrhoids? Rubber band ligation is an effective treatment for internal hemorrhoids, so it’s common for patients to hope it will help with external hemorrhoids too. Unfortunately, that’s not the way it works.The more you learn about external hemorrhoids and the ways they differ from internal ones, the better you’ll understand […]
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You need hemorrhoid surgery. You’ve tried home care and waiting it out, but the hemorrhoids haven’t gone away. Surgical treatment seems to be the only option for resolving your problem.Fortunately, hemorrhoid surgery doesn’t have to be a big deal. If you choose a minimally invasive hemorrhoid surgery, you may be back on your feet in […]
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An anal fistula is a painful condition that requires surgical correction. Fistula surgery has a reputation for being complicated and risky. Facing the possibility of a complex surgery might have you wondering whether it would be better to just keep suffering through your fistula symptoms.You don’t have to live with a fistula forever. The fear […]
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Hemorrhoids can make life miserable, but treatment isn’t always cheap. For the sake of saving money, you might try to ignore the problem and hope it goes away on its own. Unfortunately, that’s not always the best plan.It makes more sense to address your hemorrhoids using an approach that’s both effective and affordable. Hemorrhoid banding […]
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