Hemorrhoids

It's believed that most American adults will be forced to deal with hemorrhoids at some point in their lives. Often, hemorrhoids are just a nuisance, but in some cases they can form a painful clot that may require minor surgery. So, what causes this problem, which can result in pain, itching, bleeding and general discomfort around our most sensitive area?

If you’re prone to hemorrhoids, you know that itchy, burning sensation that makes it uncomfortable to sit almost anywhere. Hemorrhoids are tiny clusters of veins that develop under mucus membranes in the anus and rectum, but they’re just dormant (and don’t cause much strife) until pressure is applied and these vein clusters become inflamed. To […]