Hemorrhoids, also known as piles, are swollen veins in the anus and lower rectum. They can cause itching, bleeding, and pain. Most people can relieve symptoms with a few lifestyle adjustments and ...

For some people, a healthy diet and lifestyle and over-the-counter medicines aren't enough to treat hemorrhoids. There are also procedures that shrink or remove them, such as using a laser, that can ...

NEW YORK (MedscapeWire) Mar 25 — Stapling hemorrhoids may be better than excising them, according to results from a randomized, prospective trial reported in the March issue of the Archives of Surgery ...

1. Which doctor should I consult if I have hemorrhoids? You should consult a general surgeon, who will advise you about the need for hemorrhoidectomy and other aspects of the surgical procedure. If ...

Hemorrhoids are swollen veins that can be internal (inside the rectum) or external (outside the rectum). Depending on their type and grade, it may be possible to remove them surgically. Most ...

A wide variety of treatment options exist for hemorrhoids, depending on the type of hemorrhoid and the severity of your symptoms. Avoiding constipation is often the key to preventing and treating ...

Doctors may offer hemorrhoid surgery when hemorrhoids cause discomfort and do not respond to other treatments. Surgery aims to remove the hemorrhoid or reduce its blood supply. Surgical techniques to ...

June 7, 2002 -- Injecting botulinum toxin (Botox) into the internal sphincter after hemorrhoidectomy significantly reduced pain at one week postoperatively, according to results of a prospective, ...

Simmons, Nathaniel J. — Assistant Surgeon, Out-Patient Department, Beth Israel Hospital. For record and address of author see "This Week's Issue," page 32. Select the format you want to export the ...

Abscess: A confined pocket of pus that collects in tissues, organs or spaces inside the body. It is characterized by pain, redness and swelling. Anoscope: It is a small, rigid, tubular instrument, ...

The prevalence of sexual problems in patients who have had pelvic or pelvic floor surgery is significantly greater than in the general population. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ...