If you have hemorhoids, you may be tempted to try products that claim they can make this annoying and painful condition vanish like magic. However, most of them are a waste of money. None of these products can actually shrink hemorhoids or make them disappear. At best, these products can temporarily relieve pain and itching which is what a good sitz bath can do. The bad part is that some...

If hemorhoids have started bleeding, are too painful to get on with life, have developed a purplish or bluish tinge, or have started protruding through the anus, it's time to see a doctor. However, this can be a quite frightening, not to mention embarrassing proposal at the best of times. Getting all the information on what you can expect from your initial examinations is a good idea, and will...

What is the main cause of hemorhoids? We can blame our modern life style as the main cause. Today we know that lack of foods high in fiber, insufficient water intake and lack of movement are the main causes. One other likely cause is genetics, it is quite possible to inherit a predisposition to develop hemorhoids. Hemorhoids causes can be divided in 9 major groups: 1. Improper diet -...

Sitting may be a relaxing way to do one's job. But too much time on the chair may also encourage the growth of hemorhoids which are not only annoying but painful as well. Those who suffer from this occupational disease include bus drivers, judges and writers. Sedentary occupations, however, are not entirely to be blamed for the disease. Constipation, straining and being overweight are other...

If you live long enough you will most likely experience the discomfort of hemorhoids. There are two common types of hemorhoid, external and internal. External hemorhoids are those occurring outside the distal end of the anal canal and are sometimes painful and accompanied by swelling and itching. Internal hemorhoids are those that occur inside the rectum and since this area does not have pain...