A thrombosed external hemorrhoid is an enlarged vein that can be seen and felt just beneath the skin around your anus. An external hemorrhoid affects the veins of the skin outside the anus. The ...
If your hemorrhoids are severe or conservative treatments fail to provide relief, you may need a surgery called a hemorrhoidectomy. Recovering from this procedure takes time and requires changes in ...
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Many older adults who undergo hemorrhoid surgery experience complications in the 30 days after the procedure, including infections and cardiovascular or pulmonary problems, and a substantial ...
Q: I love your column and find it very helpful and insightful. I would like to share something with you about the awful problem of hemorrhoids. I have been plagued by them since the birth of my ...
Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the lower rectum. They often subside on their own or with treatment from over-the-counter products. But in rare cases, hemorrhoids can become infected. Prolapsed ...
Dear Dr. Gott: Seven or eight years ago, you suggested using Vicks VapoRub for relief of the discomfort associated with anal hemorrhoids. It has worked really well for me. I have used both the Vicks ...
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One of the most harrowing experiences of his life, Jeff tells me, began with a bloody toilet bowl 20 years ago. Only after I’ve guaranteed his anonymity — Jeff is not his real name — does he share the ...
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