Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

External hemorrhoids look like small lumps just outside the anus. They can cause bleeding and itching. Home remedies include warm baths, cool compresses, and topical applications, such as witch hazel.

How long do hemorrhoids last? Learn what causes them, how to treat them, when to see a doctor, and how hemorrhoids affect the ...

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 ...

Hemorrhoids are one of the most common — and least discussed — medical problems in adults. They can cause itching, pain, ...

We all have a cluster of veins around the anal canal. Trouble can occur when they swell and become irritated, causing either an internal or external hemorrhoid. Consider a laxative. Straining on the ...

Hemorrhoids almost always get better on their own. You can usually get relief from the itching, swelling, and pain with some simple lifestyle changes that help keep you from getting constipated, such ...

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, ...

Hemorrhoids are swollen veins around the rectum or anus. They can become very uncomfortable but are not life threatening. They’re categorized by grades that rank them in order of severity. Hemorrhoids ...

Hemorrhoids happen when the veins around your anus become swollen, often due to straining during a bowel movement or constipation. Certain types of hemorrhoids may cause severe pain. Hemorrhoids are ...

What Are Anal Fissures and Hemorrhoids? Anal fissures are small tears or sores in your butt lining. They may cause sharp pain and bleeding when you poop. They are fairly common with Crohn’s disease ...