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Sclerotherapy as a Hemorrhoid Treatment

Sclerotherapy is a popular form of hemorrhoid treatment whereby a chemical agent is injected into the hemorrhoid to cause it to shrink and wither away. This hemroid treatment has a very high success rate at curing hemroids, however, it is not without complications, many of them due to the skill level of the doctor performing the procedure. Statisti read more...

Overview

While the prevalence of hemorrhoids has given rise to a great variety of hemorrhoids treatments, including hemroids medications, there are many people who prefer not to use medications to treat their condition.  Some do not like the risk of side effects that is present in conventional medications that contain chemicals and additives.  Others may find the costs of these hemorrhoids medications prohibitive.  Still others, may find it difficult to talk about their condition to a doctor or pharmacist, and may prefer t read more...

Overview

Hemorrhoids, also called hemroids, are a medical condition that is quite common. Hemroids affect both men and women, and it is estimated that half of the world’s population will have experienced hemorrhoids by the time they reach the age of 50.

Because hemroids are thought of as an aging condition and are more common in the elderly, most people are unaware read more...

Introduction

It has long been known that sitting for long periods of time can increase your chance of developing hemorrhoids.  Sitting in one place for extended periods puts pressure on the anal and rectal areas and that pressure can cause the veins in both areas to swell and become hemorrhoids.

Once hemorrhoids have developed, sitting for extended periods can be detrimental for other reasons.  The pressure placed on the anal and rectal areas can actually increase the symptoms of existing hemroids and cause pain and discomfort than can interfere with your daily routine.  Fortunately, hemorrhoids cushions can provide much-needed relief when you must sit for long periods as part of your job or some other part of your daily activities.

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