Questions About Hemorrhoids

What Are Hemorrhoids or Piles?

Hemorrhoids or Piles as they are often called in the UK, are swellings on the inside of the anal canal, the short, muscular tube that connects the rectum with the anus. They are round swellings that can reach the size of a grape. They are not varicose veins.

The main symptoms of hemorrhoids are:
- itching and irritation of the anus and surrounding area
- aching pain and discomfort after going to the toilet
- bleeding from the anus
- a lump on the anus, which may be tender
- soiling of underwear with slime or faeces (‘skid marks’).

Here are few of the questions frequently asked about hemorrhoids – responses are by other readers. None of the answers are intended to constitute medical advice, so please consult your medical practitioner before trying anything out.

What is the best cure for pile (Hemorrhoids)?

What is the best cure for pile(Hemorrhoids)? Since 5 month now I cannot sit-down well. Although I have taken GERMOLOIDS,DAFLON, PREPERATION H, AND ANUSOL My **** is paining me. If I go to toilet, bleeding is coming out? Please what will I do now to feel comfortable?

Can you have hemorrhoids for most of your life?

I’m having this argument with my girlfriend. She claims to have had hemorroids for most of her life. Don’t hemorrhoids only last for a short period of time or can they last years at a time?

Can hemorrhoids bleed quite a bit even after you have normal stools?

Just yesterday I noticed I bled more than I had ever bled before when using the restroom. I don’t always bleed but when I do its not much. This time it was a good amount, it wasn’t dripping out or anything but it was enough to scare me. It still bleeds when I use the [...]

Can anyone tell me what to expect for internal hemorrhoids?

I am bleeding when I have a bowel movement, and I think I have internal hemorrhoids. I’m pretty sure I have to go to the doctor’s and I am TERRIFIED! Can someone let me know what I can expect, like what they are going to do to treat it??

How long does a hemorrhoids heal?

I’ts been 9 days now and everytime I take a dump, my stool always mixed with blood. I remember the reason behind this was when I took a huge, hard as a rock stool and that’s when it bleeds.

whats the best ointment for bleeding hemorrhoid’s? ?

i’ve never had one before, please help!!!!!

How can you get rid of Hemorrhoids?

this is my 3rd pregnancy and this is the first time getting Hemorrhoids and i am wanting yto get rid of them they are still small. please help!!!

Could a slight case of hemorrhoids cause a blood fecal test to read positive?

The Turk asked: I just had a positive reading in 1 of 2 specimens during my yearly exam. I sometimes bleed a little down there anyways. Could this cause the test to read positive?

Can you have swollen testicles with hemorrhoids?

Paula T asked: My nephew has painful swollen testicles, they aren’t always swollen but they become swollen and painful on a regular basis. He has no medical insurance and finally went to the local emergency room. They told him that they couldn’t treat him because he has hemorrhoids which isn’t an emergency. I didn’t think [...]

What is the best medicines when hemorrhoids does occur?

Path asked: what food can trigger hemorrhoids?