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, ...

Hemorrhoids are pockets of swollen blood vessels inside the anus. While they can be uncomfortable, they’re relatively common in adults. In some cases, you can treat them at home. Hemorrhoid banding, ...

For some people, a healthy diet and lifestyle and over-the-counter medicines aren't enough to treat hemorrhoids. There are also procedures that shrink or remove them, such as using a laser, that can ...

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 ...

For patients with edematous hemorrhoidal thrombosis, the first line of treatment is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ketoprofen, in conjunction with an analgesic, as outlined by ...

A wide variety of treatment options exist for hemorrhoids, depending on the type of hemorrhoid and the severity of your symptoms. Avoiding constipation is often the key to preventing and treating ...

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 ...

Hemorrhoids are cushions made of blood vessels, connective tissue and muscle located on the anal canal. Functioning hemorrhoids help maintain fecal continence and ensure that no liquid escapes through ...

Hemorrhoidal artery embolization provides effective relief without the long, painful recovery associated with hemorrhoidectomy or banding HAE carries a lower risk of bleeding, infections and other ...