"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." If you’re experiencing painful hemorrhoid symptoms, you’re likely wondering how to get rid of ...

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 ...

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 ...

A prolapsed hemorrhoid can be painful, but it’s usually treatable. Treatment is easier and less painful if the hemorrhoid hasn’t had a chance to enlarge. When a vein in your anus or lower rectum ...

Piles or hemorrhoids is a swelling in the anal canal which is the lower end of the bottom where you pass your stool. The anal canal can even swell and bleed in some cases. It it gets increased in size ...

Dear Doctor: Like a lot of older people, I suffer from hemorrhoids that cause some pain as well as intermittent bleeding after bowel movements. My doctor recommended surgery, but I’ve also found ...