What Type of Doctor Treats Hemorrhoids?
Discover how interventional radiologists treat hemorrhoids using hemorrhoid artery embolization (HAE), a minimally invasive and effective procedure. Exploring Interventional Radiologists and Hemorrhoid Artery Embolization Hemorrhoids, though common, can be a source of significant discomfort and embarrassment for many. They can manifest as internal or external swellings in the rectal or anal area due to inflamed […]
How Do I Know What Stage Hemorrhoid I Have?
Most adults aren’t strangers to hemorrhoids, which are ‘piles’ of veins and connective tissue around the anus that have become swollen and inflamed. Roughly 20% of the US population has been diagnosed with them.1 Depending on the hemorrhoids’ stage, some people may experience no symptoms while others may suffer from chronic pain and discomfort. Knowing […]
Can Hemorrhoids Stop You from Defecating?
Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the rectal or anal area, often caused by straining during bowel movements, chronic constipation, or increased pressure in the lower rectum due to factors like pregnancy. While they are usually associated with discomfort, pain, or bleeding, one question commonly arises: Can hemorrhoids actually stop you from defecating? The short answer […]
What Happens When Hemorrhoids Are Left Untreated?
Most people will develop hemorrhoids at some point in their lives. They’re the fourth most diagnosed issue affecting the gastrointestinal system, and they can affect almost anyone — men, women, the young, and old. In many of those cases, hemorrhoids will go away without treatment. In the United States, roughly 10 million people have hemorrhoids, […]
Difference Between Hemorrhoids & Anal Fissures
Bleeding during a bowel movement and anal discomfort are symptoms of two common and seemingly similar conditions: hemorrhoids and anal fissures. It’s easy to confuse the two if you look at symptoms alone. Often, a medical exam is the only way to determine for sure if anal bleeding, irritation, and other issues are caused by […]