Hemorrhoid Relief Blog

369 expert articles on hemorrhoid treatment, prevention, and digestive health.

What Not To Do With Hemorrhoids?
Medical Team Review 2022-02-27 • 4 min

What Not To Do With Hemorrhoids?

We have compiled a list of things to avoid if you have hemorrhoids. Click here to check it out!

Why are hemorrhoids Increasing in the US?
Medical Team Review 2022-02-27 • 4 min

Why are hemorrhoids Increasing in the US?

With an increasing number of people experiencing hemorrhoids, one may wonder about the cause. Click here to find out.

What Are the Types of Hemorrhoids?
Medical Team Review 2022-02-18 • 5 min

What Are the Types of Hemorrhoids?

Are you interested in knowing about the different types of hemorrhoids and how to deal with them? This piece will provid...

Why Do Hemorrhoids Itch & Burn? Itching And Burning Hemorrhoids Guide
Medical Team Review 2017-12-14 • 5 min

Why Do Hemorrhoids Itch & Burn? Itching And Burning Hemorrhoids Guide

Why do hemorrhoids itch and burn? Hemorrhoids are inflamed or swollen veins in the anal region. Hemorrhoids can make you...

Want to Get Rid of Your Hemorrhoids? Here's the Step-by-Step Path
Medical Team Review 2016-03-31 • 3 min

Want to Get Rid of Your Hemorrhoids? Here's the Step-by-Step Path

A clear, step-by-step path to getting rid of hemorrhoids — from home care and OTC products to supplements and, when need...

What Is HemRid? A Guide to Our Hemorrhoid Relief Supplement
Medical Team Review 2016-03-31 • 2 min

What Is HemRid? A Guide to Our Hemorrhoid Relief Supplement

HemRid is a doctor-formulated oral supplement that targets hemorrhoids from the inside out. Learn what it is, how it wor...

When to See a Doctor for Hemorrhoids: 8 Warning Signs
Medical Team Review • 6 min

When to See a Doctor for Hemorrhoids: 8 Warning Signs

Most hemorrhoids resolve at home, but some require medical attention. Learn the 8 warning signs that mean you should see...

Why Do Hemorrhoids Itch? 6 Causes & How to Stop It
Medical Team Review • 5 min

Why Do Hemorrhoids Itch? 6 Causes & How to Stop It

Hemorrhoid itching is caused by mucus discharge, inflammation, and the itch-scratch cycle. Learn the 6 causes and proven...

Hemorrhoids After Lifting Heavy: Pressure, Swelling, and Safe Recovery
Medical Team Review 2026-07-12 • 1 min

Hemorrhoids After Lifting Heavy: Pressure, Swelling, and Safe Recovery

Hemorrhoids after lifting heavy can flare from bracing, breath-holding, pressure, and straining. Learn safer recovery st...

Hemorrhoids After Constipation: Hard Stool, Pressure, and Relief Steps
Medical Team Review 2026-07-12 • 1 min

Hemorrhoids After Constipation: Hard Stool, Pressure, and Relief Steps

Hemorrhoids after constipation can flare from hard stool, pressure, straining, and long toilet sitting. Learn relief ste...

How to Shrink Hemorrhoids: Swelling, Pressure, and Safe Relief Steps
Medical Team Review 2026-07-11 • 1 min

How to Shrink Hemorrhoids: Swelling, Pressure, and Safe Relief Steps

How to shrink hemorrhoids safely: lower swelling and pressure, avoid pop-or-burst mistakes, use topical relief by sympto...

Hemorrhoid Pain When Sitting: Pressure, Swelling, and Relief Steps
Medical Team Review 2026-07-11 • 1 min

Hemorrhoid Pain When Sitting: Pressure, Swelling, and Relief Steps

Hemorrhoid pain when sitting explained by pressure, swelling, external lumps, toilet habits, topical relief, recurring s...

Are Hemorrhoids Common? How Often They Happen and When to Worry
Medical Team Review 2026-07-11 • 1 min

Are Hemorrhoids Common? How Often They Happen and When to Worry

Hemorrhoids are common, but new bleeding, severe pain, black stool, fever, drainage, or worsening lumps still need cauti...

How to Stop Bleeding Hemorrhoids: Tiny Streaks, Pressure, and Red Flags
Medical Team Review 2026-07-10 • 1 min

How to Stop Bleeding Hemorrhoids: Tiny Streaks, Pressure, and Red Flags

How to handle a tiny bright red hemorrhoid streak, reduce pressure, avoid pop-or-drain mistakes, and know when rectal bl...

What Causes Hemorrhoids in Men? Sitting, Lifting, Straining, and Pressure
Medical Team Review 2026-07-10 • 1 min

What Causes Hemorrhoids in Men? Sitting, Lifting, Straining, and Pressure

Common causes of hemorrhoids in men: constipation, straining, long toilet sitting, desk or driving time, heavy lifting, ...

How to Soothe Hemorrhoids: Burning, Itching, Swelling, and Pressure
Medical Team Review 2026-07-10 • 1 min

How to Soothe Hemorrhoids: Burning, Itching, Swelling, and Pressure

Soothe hemorrhoid burning, itching, swelling, and pressure with safer first steps, product-fit guidance, pop/burst warni...

Can Hemorrhoids Cause Constipation? The Pain-Straining Loop
Medical Team Review 2026-07-09 • 1 min

Can Hemorrhoids Cause Constipation? The Pain-Straining Loop

Hemorrhoids usually do not cause constipation directly, but pain and swelling can make bowel movements harder. Learn how...

Do External Hemorrhoids Go Away? Shrinking, Healing Time, and Red Flags
Medical Team Review 2026-07-09 • 1 min

Do External Hemorrhoids Go Away? Shrinking, Healing Time, and Red Flags

Do external hemorrhoids go away? Learn when outside lumps can shrink, how healing time works, what not to pop or drain, ...

Are Hemorrhoids Dangerous? Bleeding, Pain, and When to Get Checked
Medical Team Review 2026-07-09 • 1 min

Are Hemorrhoids Dangerous? Bleeding, Pain, and When to Get Checked

Hemorrhoids are often mild, but bleeding, severe pain, black stool, fever, drainage, dizziness, or a worsening lump shou...

Heat or Ice for Hemorrhoids: Warm Baths, Cold Packs, and Safety
Medical Team Review 2026-07-08 • 1 min

Heat or Ice for Hemorrhoids: Warm Baths, Cold Packs, and Safety

Heat or ice for hemorrhoids depends on the symptom. Learn when warm sitz baths, cold packs, topical comfort, bowel suppo...