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 ...

Indianapolis - Hemorrhoids affect nearly half of the population at some point in their lives, but many people are too embarrassed to seek help. Marsha, a 49-year-old mom, is publicly talking about it ...

Both external and internal hemorrhoids can become thrombosed, meaning a blood clot forms inside the vein. If the clot becomes too full of blood, the hemorrhoid could rupture, which can lead to severe ...

Potatoes only belong in one human hole. Doctors are starting to get very concerned about people who subscribe to a dangerous home remedy touted on numerous websites, which involves inserting a potato ...

Piles is a very common thing that many individuals face these days. But sadly, it is also a very embarrassing thing to talk about because of which many people tend to shy away from talking about it.