Why are external hemorrhoids so bothersome? External hemorrhoids can really, really be a pain somewhere quite unfortunate. They form out of the skin below the anal canal, which puts them right on a sensitive, very dense band of nerves that surrounds the anal sphincter. BODY: Why are external hemorrhoids so bothersome? External hemorrhoids can really, really be a pain somewhere...

Internal hemorrhoids are unusually large and swollen veins in rectum. Because their origin is above dentate line they are usually painless. The fact that with internal hemorrhoids pain is felt only in later stages of sickness makes them harder to spot and treat. Internal hemorrhoids basically consist of tissue called ''anal cushions'', excessive pressure causes this tissue to swell and...

Do you have hemorrhoids? Not sure? If you have or think that you may have hemorrhoids, your first step should be to evaluate your symptoms. By learning what symptoms you are exhibiting, you can evaluate what sort of care and treatment you need. There are several different symptoms of hemorrhoids. The most common symptom of hemorrhoids is bleeding. Sometimes bleeding only occurs when the...

Sitting may be a relaxing way to do one's job. But too much time on the chair may also encourage the growth of hemorrhoids which are not only annoying but painful as well. Those who suffer from this occupational disease include bus drivers, judges and writers. Sedentary occupations, however, are not entirely to be blamed for the disease. Constipation, straining and being overweight are other...

Using herbal remedies for hemorrhoids is a natural extension of hemorrhoid treatment. Most doctors will tell you that the vast majority of hemorrhoids are best treated at home, and many of the most common home remedies, such as witch hazel, are herbal in nature to begin with. However, the large and unfamiliar territory of herbal remedies can be daunting, to say the least. It helps greatly to know...