All you ever need to know about hemorrhoids. What it is, Should you pop it and how you can get rid of it. Dear Dr. Manny, I think I might have a hemorrhoid? But I’m not sure. What is a hemorrhoid and what can I do about it? Is it like a pimple? Thanks for your question...
A hemorrhoidectomy might be performed on someone with internal and external hemorrhoids. After the hemorrhoid is removed, the incision is sewn or cauterized shut. Medicated gauze is then placed over the remaining wound. Typically, patients are sent home the same day, provided they are capable of...
What is Hemorrhoids? Check out this infographic to learn more about the various causes, symptoms and risk factors associated with hemorrhoids.
Hemorrhoidsaffect a large portion of the population. Statistics indicate that about 90 percent of the population will have hemorrhoids at least once in their lifetime. Hemorrhoids can either be internal or external. This classification is based on the location of the hemorrhoids in the gut. Externa...
Very informative and useful article! I appreciate the the effort you have put into your writing. It's clear that you know what you are writing about. After reading the article, I thought that it is worth it to try to cure hemorrhoids using suppositories and ointments. Thank you!
What is a Grade 4 hemorrhoid? Grade 4 hemorrhoids: in this case, internal hemorrhoids sit outside the anus;they re-prolapse even after being pushed back inside. Can rubberband ligation fail? Loss of elasticity is not merely a problem of immediate failure; if the band is unable to induce pr...
What is a thrombosed hemorrhoid?A thrombosed hemorrhoid happens when blood clots become trapped inside your hemorrhoid. It is a common complication of hemorrhoids. Your hemorrhoid may suddenly look swollen or blue and feel very painful.How is a thrombosed hemorrhoid treated?
Is anal sex is supposed to hurt? You could have pain if your partner goes too fast or is too rough during anal sex, or if your anus isn't relaxed enough. After anal sex, certain conditions can cause pain, such as a swollen vein in the anal area (hemorrhoids), a tear in the linin...
Not really, says one woman I surveyed. "I'vesuffered from hemorrhoidsfrom a very young age, so I had to be very comfortable applying creams to my butthole and using suppositories. I absolutely CRINGE at the thought of how the suppository makes its way up your canal before your anus closes...
What are hemorrhoids and what is their relationship to the portal venous system? Dis Colon Rectum. Dec 1983;26(12):829-34Bernstein, W.C. (1983). What are hemorrhoids and what is their relation- ship to the portal venous system? Diseases of the Colon & Rectum, 26, 829-834....