Hemorrhoid Relief Blog

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

Digestive Disorders During Hemorrhoids
Medical Team Review 2022-03-11 • 4 min

Digestive Disorders During Hemorrhoids

Symptoms of hemorrhoids might be similar to certain digestive disorders. Read this article to understand if you are figh...

Heating Pad for Hemorrhoids: Does Heat Help or Hurt? (2026)
Medical Team Review 2022-03-11 • 5 min

Heating Pad for Hemorrhoids: Does Heat Help or Hurt? (2026)

Heat can soothe hemorrhoid aches — but the wrong kind makes swelling worse. When a heating pad helps, when to use cold i...

Can Hemorrhoids Kill You?
Medical Team Review 2022-03-02 • 5 min

Can Hemorrhoids Kill You?

Hemorrhoids can be painful and cause bleeding around the anal area, but they hemorrhoids on their own can't kill you. Le...

Can High Blood Pressure Make a Hemorrhoid Bleed More?
Medical Team Review 2022-03-02 • 4 min

Can High Blood Pressure Make a Hemorrhoid Bleed More?

Hemorrhoids bleed, it’s common knowledge. But does high blood pressure have any effect on them? Let’s find out.

Can I Drain a Thrombosed Hemorrhoid Myself?
Medical Team Review 2022-03-02 • 4 min

Can I Drain a Thrombosed Hemorrhoid Myself?

Hemorrhoids cause painful symptoms and require medical treatment. Do you want to know if you can drain a hemorrhoid your...

Do Hemorrhoids Completely Disintegrate After Surgery?
Medical Team Review 2022-03-02 • 5 min

Do Hemorrhoids Completely Disintegrate After Surgery?

Do hemorrhoids disintegrate completely after surgery? This piece will help you understand how hemorrhoidal surgeries dea...

Can Prolonged Sitting Cause Hemorrhoids?
Medical Team Review 2022-02-27 • 5 min

Can Prolonged Sitting Cause Hemorrhoids?

Does your job demand you to sit for long hours? Here’s how it may be contributing to your worsening hemorrhoids.

Coping Effectively with Hemorrhoids
Medical Team Review 2022-02-27 • 5 min

Coping Effectively with Hemorrhoids

Suffering from hemorrhoids? Click here to learn about how you can effectively cope with them.

Do Hemorrhoids Go Away? Discover What Helps Hemorrhoids Go Away
Medical Team Review 2019-06-28 • 4 min

Do Hemorrhoids Go Away? Discover What Helps Hemorrhoids Go Away

If you’ve suffered, or are currently suffering from hemorrhoids, you know that the condition comes with bothersome sympt...

CRH O’Regan Review- Does It Work?
Medical Team Review 2018-11-06 • 3 min

CRH O’Regan Review- Does It Work?

CRH O’Regan Review - Does It Work?

Dermoplast After Birth Spray Reviews, Directions, & Ingredients Guide (2019)
Medical Team Review • 3 min

Dermoplast After Birth Spray Reviews, Directions, & Ingredients Guide (2019)

Dermoplast is a popular product that is used to temporarily relieve pain and itching. While it is not specifically a hem...

Are There different Types of Hemorrhoids?
Medical Team Review 2022-02-18 • 5 min

Are There different Types of Hemorrhoids?

Want to know about the three different types of hemorrhoids? Click here to learn all about them.

Diosmin for Hemorrhoids: What the Research Shows (2026 Guide)
Medical Team Review • 5 min

Diosmin for Hemorrhoids: What the Research Shows (2026 Guide)

Diosmin is the most clinically studied ingredient for hemorrhoids. A Cochrane review of 24 trials confirms benefits for ...

Does Preparation H Work? Yes — But Only for This (2026)
Medical Team Review 2026-04-09 • 8 min

Does Preparation H Work? Yes — But Only for This (2026)

Preparation H eases external swelling and itch — but won't shrink or heal hemorrhoids. What it actually does, side effec...

Equate Hemorrhoidal Suppositories Review: Do They Work? (2026)
Medical Team Review 2026-04-09 • 8 min

Equate Hemorrhoidal Suppositories Review: Do They Work? (2026)

A close look at Equate hemorrhoidal suppositories. What is in them, how they work, their effectiveness, and whether bett...

Essential Oils for Hemorrhoids: What Works & What Doesn't (Evidence Review)
Medical Team Review 2026-04-09 • 9 min

Essential Oils for Hemorrhoids: What Works & What Doesn't (Evidence Review)

Which essential oils actually help hemorrhoids? An evidence-based review of tea tree oil, witch hazel, lavender, chamomi...

Exercises for Hemorrhoids: 8 Safe Workouts & 4 to Avoid
Medical Team Review 2026-04-09 • 12 min

Exercises for Hemorrhoids: 8 Safe Workouts & 4 to Avoid

Discover 8 safe exercises for hemorrhoids and 4 to avoid. Expert guide to working out with hemorrhoids, pelvic floor str...

Foods to Avoid with Hemorrhoids: Diet Guide (2026)
Medical Team Review 2026-04-09 • 8 min

Foods to Avoid with Hemorrhoids: Diet Guide (2026)

Discover which foods to avoid with hemorrhoids and what to eat instead. Includes a 7-day meal plan, fiber targets, and d...

Heating Pad for Hemorrhoids: Does Heat Help or Hurt?
Medical Team Review 2026-04-09 • 8 min

Heating Pad for Hemorrhoids: Does Heat Help or Hurt?

Can you use a heating pad for hemorrhoids? Learn when heat helps, when it hurts, proper usage, and why a sitz bath may b...

Does Alcohol Make Hemorrhoids Worse? What You Need to Know
Medical Team Review 2026-03-08 • 2 min

Does Alcohol Make Hemorrhoids Worse? What You Need to Know

Yes — alcohol makes hemorrhoids worse through dehydration, vascular dilation, and constipation. Learn how much is too mu...