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If you are someone who is suffering with hemorrhoids, you know that not only is it a condition that causes considerable discomfort physically, but has many other hurdles to treatment because it is something that is also uncomfortable to discuss. There are a number of ways in which you can try to reduce the symptoms […]

If you have  hemorrhoidal problems,  you know that not only is it an uncomfortable condition, it is something that is uncomfortable to talk about and discuss. Many people who have hemorrhoidal issues choose to suffer through the symptoms rather than get medical advice. Because of the sensitive nature and location,  it is difficult for many […]

There are very few painful medical conditions for which patients are reluctant to seek medical treatment. Hemorrhoidal pain is a condition that many people would rather suffer through than to consult a physician. Because of the stigma associated with hemorrhoids, many who have hemorrhoidal problems miss out on available treatment out of sheer embarrassment or […]

Hemorrhoids are a condition that, although affecting a huge segment of the population at one time or another, is something that is often under-addressed, or recognized in Los Angeles. Because of the sensitive nature of the subject, and the area that it affects in the body, many opt to suffer in silence instead of seeking […]

Hemorrhoids are almost a dirty word to most. There are many individuals who just don’t feel comfortable discussing their discomfort with the condition, while still others who will suffer in silence rather than admit to having them at all. The number of American’s in Los Angeles who have hemorrhoids at one time or another in their […]

One of the more uncomfortable situations that can develop related to the anus is something most of us are familiar with due to TV commercials and references in pop culture. Yes, hemorrhoids can cause a great deal of discomfort when they involve swelling of the vascular tissues of the anal canal. Thrombosed external hemorrhoids may […]

Caffeine, a common stimulant found in drinks such as carbonated soft drinks, tea and coffee, has been shown to increase the symptoms that are associated with hemorrhoids. This is because it can lead to constipation, which in turn leads to further straining during bowel movements. This is a leading cause of hemorrhoids. In some cases, […]

Anyone who suffers from hemorrhoids hopes they’ll go away as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, many of us do things every day that can actually make it harder for hemorrhoids to heal. Eliminating bad habits like these as you go through treatment for hemorrhoids can speed your recovery and help you keep this pesky problem from returning in the future. [Read more]

Hemorrhoids may not be a topic of polite conversation, but many of us will have to deal with them at some point anyways. More than half of the population will have hemorrhoids by the age of 50, and though this means we should all know a bit about hemorrhoids and how to deal with them, they are often misunderstood. [Read more]

If you live an active LA lifestyle, it’s important that you drink enough water daily. The more time you spend outside and the more you work out, the more water you need to drink to prevent dehydration. With 64 ounces as a base, someone who works out daily may needs to drink even more water to recover fluids lost during their workout. This puts otherwise healthy people at an increased risk for becoming dehydrated, and exposes many people to symptoms of dehydration that they might not be expecting, like hemorrhoids. [Read more]