Health

Hemorrhoids can be very painful and irritating, but there are no doubt times when they bother you more than others. There are some lifestyle habits that many people have that can aggravate hemorrhoids, making them worse or bringing on a fresh flare up. If these lifestyle habits sound familiar to you, you should consider changing your routine to improve your health and comfort. Sitting most of...

It can be a shock to look down at the toilet paper after going to the bathroom and seeing bright red blood—a classic symptom of hemorrhoids. But hemorrhoids are no big deal, right? Just wait a few days, maybe pick up some cream from the pharmacy, and life will go back to normal. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. We are all born with small veins supplying the anus and rectum. However, over...