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Treatment Medical treatment of hemorrhoids is aimed initially at relieving symptoms. Measures to reduce symptoms include: • Warm tub baths several times a day in plain, warm water for about 10 minutes • Application of a cream or suppository to the affected area •  Relieving the pressure and straining of constipation.  

Symptoms Hemorrhoids generally do not cause any symptoms except when enlarged, inflamed, thrombosed or prolapsed. In some cases symptoms disappear within a few days.  But in most cases, hemorrhoid symptoms eventually return and are often worse than they were before. Symptom of Internal Hemorrhoids • A splash of bright red blood at defecation. The most common symptom of internal hemorrhoids is bright red blood covering the stool. • Pain in the anus. Internal hemorrhoids do not cause pain,but... 

Haemorrhoid Injection For small irritating haemorrhoids which do not protrude out and do not respond to medications, injecting them with a scarring agent will cure them. Within a few days of the injection, the dilated veins shrink.  

The term hemorrhoid refers to a condition in which the veins around the anus or lower rectum are swollen. When they become inflamed, hemorrhoids can itch, bleed, and cause pain. A hemorrhoid condition tends to get worse over the years. Hemorrhoids have plagued mankind since time immemorial.  Hemorrhoids caused Napoleon to sit side-saddle and sent President Jimmy Carter to the operating room.  Over two-thirds of all healthy people reporting for physical examinations have hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids...