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, ...

Hemorrhoids are a complication of IBS. The condition is often caused by chronic constipation or diarrhea, as well as other side effects of IBS. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a group of intestinal ...

Hemorrhoids are incredibly common, even if most people don’t want to talk about them. Symptomatic hemorrhoids affect about 1 in 20 Americans and about half of adults older than age 50, the National ...

Hemorrhoids are swollen veins around the rectum or anus. They can become very uncomfortable but are not life threatening. They’re categorized by grades that rank them in order of severity. Hemorrhoids ...

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 ...