Hemorrhoids aren’t exactly dinner-party conversation, but you or someone you know has likely dealt with them. In fact, there’s a good chance they’re sitting beside you at that proverbial dinner table: ...

Most people have at least heard of hemorrhoids before—and know they're no spring picnic. They're also super common: Hemorrhoids impact about 1 in 20 American men and women, and roughly half of adults ...

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, ...

Rectal bleeding, pain, or lumps can indicate either common haemorrhoids or rarer, more serious anal cancer, often leading to misdiagnosis due to overlapping symptoms. While haemorrhoids typically ...

Dr. Sameer Islam is a functional gastroenterologist in Lubbock and is a West Texas native growing up in Odessa, TX. He specializes in the comprehensive treatment of all digestive symptoms and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Like many bathroom-related health problems, hemorrhoids are both uncomfortable to experience and ...

Hemorrhoids can be a painful and embarrassing condition, but many people suffer from it, especially as they get older. Luckily, the condition is easy to treat. Sergey Kantsevoy, director of the Center ...

For patients with edematous hemorrhoidal thrombosis, the first line of treatment is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ketoprofen, in conjunction with an analgesic, as outlined by ...

Piles affect women due to pregnancy and lifestyle factors. Early signs include painful bowel movements and rectal bleeding. Lifestyle changes manage symptoms effectively. Increase dietary fiber and ...