Are you struggling with hemorrhoids? If so, you’re intimately familiar with the symptoms: blood in the stool, itching (oh, the itching!) and pain around the anus, and swelling or lumps around the anal opening. None of that is fun, and talking about it is even less fun – we understand. Here at the Colorectal Clinic of Tampa Bay, we also want your hemorrhoid struggles to be over.
Given that they’re a common symptom for pregnant women, those with bowel issues, and those who sit for long periods of time, most of us know what hemorrhoids are. What we might not know, however, is why they happen in the first place, how to treat them, and when to draw the line and head to the doctor. That’s why today we’re giving the complete rundown of common causes & treatments of hemorrhoids.
