Piles, fissures, and fistula are common but often ignored due to stigma. Learn their symptoms, causes, and why early ...

There's nothing quite like the intense discomfort that comes along with hemorrhoids: The itching can get so intense, you can feel like you literally have ants in your pants! And while there are creams ...

Hemorrhoids can be itchy and sore and make it difficult for you to have a bowel movement. You might notice blood in your stool or on toilet paper if these swollen veins bleed when you strain during a ...

Hemorrhoids are good for you. They are cushions at the anal opening (where poop comes out). Hemorrhoids help regulate bowel control. When they become enlarged or engorged, much like healthy veins ...

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 ...

Chronic hemorrhoids, or piles, may cause iron deficiency anemia due to persistent blood loss. Symptoms may develop in severe cases of anemia. They can include tiredness, shortness of breath, and more.

Hemorrhoids are good for you. They are cushions at the anal opening (where poop comes out). Hemorrhoids help regulate bowel control. When they become enlarged or engorged, much like healthy veins ...

No run-of-the-mill Rite Aid, or even a high-end apothecary carries our favorite products — which is why we’ve pieced together the inventory of our dream drugstore here. There’s much more to getting ...

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 ...