Q: I’ve suffered with bleeding hemorrhoids for many years, and lifestyle changes haven’t helped. My doctor suggested surgery. Is this risky? A: Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the anus. Many people ...

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. Our son ...

How long do hemorrhoids last? Learn what causes them, how to treat them, when to see a doctor, and how hemorrhoids affect the ...

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

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 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 ...

It's not exactly the hot topic at dinner parties, and some find it embarrassing to bring the topic up with their doctor, but more than half the population will develop hemorrhoids, usually after age ...

Dear Dr. Donohue: With almost every bowel movement, I have some blood on the paper. I suppose I have hemorrhoids. Is there any treatment other than surgery for them? -- F.T. Dear F.T.: Hemorrhoids ...

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