Hemorrhoids are incredibly common, even if most people don’t want to talk about them. Symptomatic hemorrhoids affect about 1 in 20 Americans and about half of adults older than age 50, the National ...

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Most hemorrhoid complications improve within a week or so through conservative treatments such as adding more fiber to your ...

Dear Reader: Hemorrhoids are clusters of veins in the lowest part of the rectum and anus that become swollen and distended. There are several helpful home treatments. First, boost the fiber in your ...

Dear Drs. Donohue and Roach • What causes hemorrhoids? I have one that hangs out. I use hemorroidal cream to keep away the burning. I cannot find a doctor in the town where I live who treats ...

There are several types of piles: internal hemorrhoids (bloody piles) and external hemorrhoids (hard piles). Some people develop warts on large piles, also known as warty piles. People often avoid ...

Hemorrhoids, also known as piles, are swollen veins in the lower part of the anus and rectum. When the walls of these vessels stretch, they can become irritated. They can develop for many reasons, ...

Of the many things that can go slightly wrong with the human body, one that’s incredibly common but not one most of us want to talk about is hemorrhoids. Symptomatic hemorrhoids affect about 1 in 20 ...