Hemorrhoids Articles A-Z
When changes in diet and bowel habits fail to improve symptoms of hemorrhoids, surgery may be recommended. This eMedTV article describes several types of hemorrhoid surgery, such as rubber band ligation and sclerotherapy.
As this eMedTV resource explains, hemorrhoid symptoms are generally not dangerous or life-threatening. In most cases, they simply cause temporary discomfort or pain. This page provides a list of symptoms of both internal and external hemorrhoids.
As this eMedTV Web page explains, hemorrhoid treatment may include taking tub baths several times a day and applying hemorrhoidal cream to the affected area. This page also discusses several less common treatment options, such as sclerotherapy.
Hemorrhoids are swollen and inflamed veins around the anus that typically result from straining to move stool. This eMedTV segment discusses hemorrhoids in more detail, including information on preventing and diagnosing hemorrhoids.