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When doctors get hemorrhoids
Before seeking treatment in my office, many of my patients first visited their primary care doctor to find relief from hemorrhoids. They were usually prescribed a steroid cream or suppository, but when that failed to help, they were told that surgery was the only other option. But what happens when doctors get hemorrhoids? Do they follow the...
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A 180-degree roundabutt
It is always fascinating to me to watch how my patients’ attitudes completely change from their first visit to their last. At our first visit, my patients often tell me that their hemorrhoid symptoms were manageable in the early stages, but, over time, the pain, itching, bleeding, leakage, or protrusion just kept getting worse and worse...
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A bootyful baby roid
You’re pregnant. Congratulations! And while you’re excited about the arrival of your new bundle of joy, something you weren’t expecting may be growing as well. Hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids can develop during pregnancy, typically during the third trimester or at delivery. During the third trimester, the weight of the baby pushing down can...
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Ending Bad-Assumptions
Hemorrhoids are sorely misunderstood. They’re not all bad. Let me explain. You see, we all start out with three friendly internal hemorrhoids. When functioning properly, they help to prevent us from leaking stool when we cough or bend down to tie our shoes. When needed, they instantly inflate with blood to create a hydraulic seal inside...
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Advanced Hemorrhoid Specialists asks what’s in your arsenal?
Hemorrhoid sufferers typically have a stockpile of “fixes” in their arsenal. The hope is that a cream, suppository, Tucks pad, sitz bath or even a special cushion can provide permanent relief. They don’t. And when those methods fail, some visit their primary care doctor in search of relief. Unfortunately, that doesn’t work either...
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