Hemorrhoids, though incredibly common, remain a topic many people hesitate to discuss openly despite affecting nearly half of all adults by age 50. This uncomfortable condition involves swollen veins ...

When we’re stuck on the toilet and feeling frustrated by not being able to go, it can be tempting to strain, push and force a bowel movement. However, this can lead to health complications. For ...

"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 ...

Have you ever been in the middle of getting a manicure when your nose starts to itch? Not scratching it can feel like torture. But when your rear is feeling itchy from hemorrhoids, stopping in your ...

Hemorrhoids are so embarrassing to talk about that many people suffer in silence. There are quick and effective ways to treat the problem. If you have hemorrhoids, it is important to know the options ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I have a hemorrhoid. It’s not small, but it’s not huge. At times, it itches or gets inflamed and feels sore for several days. I’m thinking it could be tied off with dental floss so ...

I have a hemorrhoid. It’s not small, but it’s not huge. At times, it itches or gets inflamed and feels sore for several days. I’m thinking it could be tied off with dental floss so that the tissue can ...

Medically reviewed by Sonal Kumar, MDMedically reviewed by Sonal Kumar, MD An infected hemorrhoid is rare but it can occur with hemorrhoids, also known as piles. These are swollen, inflamed veins in ...

Dear Dr. Gott: Seven or eight years ago, you suggested using Vicks VapoRub for relief of the discomfort associated with anal hemorrhoids. It has worked really well for me. I have used both the Vicks ...