Brittany Wolfe

Hemorrhoid is a condition where the tissues and blood vessels in the rectal area become swollen. This condition is often followed by symptoms like itching, burning sensation, pain, bleeding and in extreme cases prolapse.  Hemorrhoids do not need surgical removal until it is extremely severe and you can soothe the symptoms with over the counter medications like ointments and hemorrhoid wipes in case of mild hemorrhoids. Sometimes your doctor may also suggest other non-surgical methods of removing hemorrhoids. Here is a list of the non-surgical methods of removing hemorrhoids. Over the counter medications There are many over the counter medications available for hemorrhoid treatment, which you can administer yourself for the treatment of hemorrhoids. This includes hemorrhoid creams, ointments, tucks, and wipes.  - Creams and ointments  There are many hemorrhoids creams and ointments available in the market. Most of these creams contain Phenylephrine that...

If you thought the internet was all about depression memes then you haven’t come across pile memes yet. Piles or hemorrhoids refer to swollen veins in or around the rectum, anus or both. They can be painful and uncomfortable but can be treated and prevented. Unfortunately, people don’t like talking about problems with their rectum because that’s just asking for public ridicule and jokes. Many people feel nervous about visiting a doctor either out of shyness or fear that it will end up in costly surgery. Fortunately, patients can find hemorrhoid relief at home with OTC medicines and lifestyle changes. But patients tend to rely on the internet for the answer instead of a trained professional which can be harmful. Here are some reasons why the stigmas around this disease need to go: Hemorrhoid Can Affect Anyone People have a misconception that pile only affects the older population. While it’s true that people older than 50 are more likely to suffer from it, it doesn’t mean that...