How does hemorrhoidal artery ligation (HAL) compare with rubber band ligation (RBL) for managing symptomatic second- and third-degree hemorrhoids? Brown and colleagues performed a multicenter, ...

Q-I suffer from severe hemorrhoids and have tried all of the creams and lotions to no avail. My physician tells me that my hemorrhoids can be cured by using a rubber band technique, but I don`t ...

How long do hemorrhoids last? Learn what causes them, how to treat them, when to see a doctor, and how hemorrhoids affect the ...

Surgery may be a better option for severe hemorrhoids than having them tied off with a rubber band. That's according to researchers writing in The Cochrane Library. They reviewed three studies ...

How can Hemorrhoids be Prevented & Treated? Stool softeners, topical pain-relieving creams, suppositories and Sitz baths help relieve pain due to hemorrhoids. The best treatment of hemorrhoids is ...

Greenberg R et al. (2006) First 100 cases with Doppler-guided hemorrhoidal artery ligation. Dis Colon Rectum 49: 1–5 Hemorrhoidectomy is beneficial for some patients, although it is associated with ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I have a hemorrhoid. It’s not small, but it’s not huge. At times, it itches or gets inflamed and feels sore for several days. I’m thinking it could be tied off with dental floss so ...

Hemorrhoids are one of the most common — and least discussed — medical problems in adults. They can cause itching, pain, ...

Hemorrhoids are the most common anal disorder. In fact, roughly half the population experiences hemorrhoids by age 50. Fortunately, this uncomfortable condition can be easily avoided and effectively ...