It was news to me when Dr. Sean J. Langenfeld, a professor of surgery, said that we actually all have hemorrhoids. The doctor, who serves at at the Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery at the ...

Dr. Sameer Islam is a functional gastroenterologist in Lubbock and is a West Texas native growing up in Odessa, TX. He specializes in the comprehensive treatment of all digestive symptoms and ...

(Jan. 12, 2009) – HOBOKEN, NJ – According to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, about half of the U.S. population will have hemorrhoids by the age of 50. While the most common ...

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: ...

It’s often left out of polite ‘cocktail conversation,’ however this painful inflammation affects many people. Here are some ways to prevent and treat it. By Melinda Wenner Moyer If there’s one topic ...

If you have rectal bleeding, it could be due to a hemorrhoid. But first you should see a health care professional to rule out other more serious causes, including rectal cancer—especially if bleeding ...

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 ...

Ancient scriptures actually speak of entire armies being afflicted with “emerods,” a painful inflammation we now know as hemorrhoids. While the topic may be more than a little embarrassing to discuss, ...

A perianal hematoma is a collection of blood that has leaked from a burst blood vessel around the anus. They appear as a bruised-looking bump near the anus, and can be uncomfortable or painful. People ...