Three out of four adults will experience hemorrhoids at some point in their life. Caused by the swelling of the rectal veins in or around the anus, hemorrhoids can certainly cause discomfort, itchiness, and pain. The good news is, not all hemorrhoids are painful. Some are completely painless and may cause little to no symptoms at all. What Does It Mean If I Have Painless Hemorrhoids? Doctors often receive questions like, “Do all hemorrhoids hurt?” or “Can hemorrhoids be painless?” from patients who are concerned that they have hemorrhoids and simply don’t realize it. First of all, when it com ..read more

Is Hemorrhoid Banding Safer? When thinking about choosing hemorrhoid banding as a treatment for your hemorrhoids, there are always a million questions that run through one’s head: Will it hurt? How much work will I miss? Will it hurt? How long will it take? Will it hurt? One of the most common questions is whether banding is one of the safer treatment options available. If you were to ask a doctor, in short, he’d probably say yes, but if you’re doing some comparison shopping and are wondering if banding is safer than other treatments, you might like a more specific answer. Fortunatel ..read more

Hemorrhoid Removal like You’ve Never Seen Before Unfortunately in most cases, hemorrhoids don’t go away on their own, and often, after trying ointments and creams, many sufferers turn to their physician to find out how to get rid of their hemorrhoids. This article will explore a few of the current doctor-administered hemorrhoid treatment options: Infrared Coagulation, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Ultroid, as well as the CRH O’Regan System, a non-surgical hemorrhoid treatment that is fast, painless, and proven to be effective. For the most part, over-the-counter hemorrhoid treatments focus solely on m ..read more

Constipation is thought to be one of the leading cause of hemorrhoids. Based on the very definition of a hemorrhoid, it’s easy to see why constipation and hemorrhoids are closely linked. Hemorrhoids are veins in the anal canal that have become swollen, often due to too much pressure. Constipation will almost always lead to straining, which puts unwanted pressure on those veins. Too much straining due to constipation can cause either internal or external hemorrhoids. While internal hemorrhoids rarely cause pain (they can bleed, swell and itch), the external hemorrhoids that form near the openi ..read more

Recurring hemorrhoids are a very common problem. Just when you think you’ve got your symptoms under control, your hemorrhoids continue to come back. Unfortunately, that’s the nature of hemorrhoids. Swelling of the rectal veins causes the hemorrhoid to swell, causing pain, bleeding during bowel movements, and itchiness that will never fully go away until the hemorrhoid is completely treated. Even though home treatments like a sitz bath or medicated ointments can temporarily decrease hemorrhoids symptoms, you are still likely to experience flare-ups. Many people who rely on topical creams, for ..read more

What Are Hemorrhoids Hemorrhoids (often misspelled as “hemroids”) are cushions of swollen tissue and blood vessels in the lower rectal area. Hemorrhoids are classified as either internal or external. Hemorrhoids can be caused by a number of things, including constipation, straining, pregnancy, etc., and can be unpleasant if left untreated. You can read more about the different types of hemorrhoids here.  Can a Hemorrhoid Pop? If you have hemorrhoids, you might be asking the question, “Can hemorrhoids pop?” While hemorrhoids can burst, they will not pop in the sense that you can “pop” a pi ..read more

When it comes to exercise, the list of benefits is endless. Daily exercise can help maintain weight, boost energy, and even prevent conditions such as heart disease. And as with many other ailments and conditions, a regular exercise regime may also help manage symptoms, as obesity is thought to be a common cause of hemorrhoids. However, even though the benefits of exercise are undeniable, it’s important to remain cautious about the type of exercise you participate in. Certain overly-strenuous activities can actually worsen the condition. Recommended Daily Exercises Aerobic exercise is the bes ..read more

Hemorrhoids Don’t Go Away On Their Own Unfortunately, once an internal hemorrhoid starts causing symptoms, it will never fully go away without treatment – but there are plenty of ways to help sooth your symptoms. And with hemorrhoid treatments like the CRH O’Regan System, it’s easier than ever to get rid of them forever. You Have Hemorrhoids Without Even Knowing It While external hemorrhoids can cause pain, internal hemorrhoids can often begin to form without you even realizing it. Internal hemorrhoids are actually a natural, normal occurrence in the lower rectum and anus. The tissue, which co ..read more

Sometimes hemorrhoid pain can get so bad it’s even uncomfortable to sit down. If your symptoms are bad enough to cause discomfort while sitting, it might be time to call a doctor and get your hemorrhoids treated by a professional. But in the meantime, hemorrhoid pillows or cushions can provide the relief you need to get through the day. The pain you feel when sitting is due to hemorrhoid swelling. As you sit, the affected area is put under increasing pressure – causing it to swell. This is why hemorrhoids become more painful the longer you sit. For hemorrhoid sufferers with office jobs, it’s ..read more