Hemorrhoids, though incredibly common, remain a topic many people hesitate to discuss openly despite affecting nearly half of all adults by age 50. This uncomfortable condition involves swollen veins ...

Hemorrhoids aren’t exactly dinner-party conversation, but you or someone you know has likely dealt with them. In fact, there’s a good chance they’re sitting beside you at that proverbial dinner table: ...

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, ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What can cause pain, but no bleeding, from inflamed internal hemorrhoids (a physician’s diagnosis)? My daughter has severe discomfort from this condition, and the suggested remedies ...

I want to know if there is a permanent cure for Piles. Chris (by SMS) Piles (Hemorrhoids) can develop from increased pressure in the lower rectum due to: straining during bowel movements, sitting for ...

(By Dr. Manas Ranjan Tripathy) A lot more people than they want to admit have pain, discomfort, or bleeding when they have a ...

Wiped and saw blood? First order of business: Don't panic. It's likely a hemorrhoid, which can be soothed and (hopefully) prevented from popping up again.