People self-diagnosing hemorrhoids is something doctors often see. But before you blame hemorrhoids, you may want to consider other reasons for itching and irritation.
Itching Down There Isn’t Always a Yeast Infection
You shouldn’t assume that itching is automatically a yeast infection. Our Ob/Gyn explains six other possible causes.
Are You Pooping All Wrong?
You bowel movements can tell you about everything from diseases to stress. Our colorectal surgeon explains what to look for and what it may mean.
7 Best and Worst Home Remedies for Your Hemorrhoids
Are you considering home remedies for your hemorrhoids? A doctor weighs in on home treatments, including witch hazel, aloe, psyllium husk, apple cider vinegar, tea tree oil and a less-known remedy made from Epsom salt and glycerin.
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How You Can Deal With Anal Fissures
Anal fissures can happen to just about anyone. Our colorectal surgeon explains how to get an accurate diagnosis and the right relief.
What to Expect If You Think You Have Hemorrhoids
If you’re experiencing anal bleeding, swelling or itching, see your doctor to determine if it might be hemorrhoids.
5 Simple Ways You Can Prevent Hemorrhoids
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. That holds true even for hemorrhoids. Colorectal surgeon Massarat Zutshi, MD, offers practical tips for preventing them with simple lifestyle changes.
Which Health Issue Can Warm Water Heal?
Warm water is soothing, but it’s not always helpful. Do you think warm water can help heal gout, or migraines, or hemorrhoids? Try to guess in our “Home Remedy” quiz.
5 Tips to Prevent Colon Cancer in People Under Age 50
Colorectal cancer is generally not viewed as a disease of younger people. However, over the last twenty years, colorectal cancer rates in people ages 20 to 49 have increased significantly. This uptick is expected to continue over the next two decades. Researchers are trying to understand why. Experts don’t have any definitive data that shows … Read More
Rectal Bleeding: What a Doctor Wants You to Know
The first thing most people worry about when they have minor rectal bleeding is that they have a cancer. Of course, colon cancer is what I worry most about, too. But it’s the cause of rectal bleeding only 1 to 2 percent of the time. Two problems are usually responsible for blood on the paper, … Read More
