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 ...
DEAR DOCTORS: 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 ...
Many things in life are a total pain in the butt, but none of them quite as literally as hemorrhoids. If you’ve heard of them but aren’t exactly sure what they are (lucky you!), they are basically ...
Hemorrhoids itch because inflammation causes histamine release, making the skin itchy. Good hygiene, such as using a wet cloth after bathroom use, helps stop itching. Avoid using scented soaps and ...
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 ...
Scrolling on TikTok could be a real pain in the tush for anyone who’s ever suffered from hemorrhoids. If you want to prevent them, one gastroenterologist insists you’ll need to give the clock app a ...
Differences in bleeding Hemorrhoids, colorectal cancer and anal cancer can all cause bleeding from the anus or rectum. Here are the main differences: Hemorrhoid bleeding is usually bright red and ...
Dear Doctors: 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 ...
Dear Doctors: 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 ...