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What Are Hemorrhoids?

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How Long Do Hemorrhoids Last? What to Expect and What to Do If They Don’t Go Away

by Cherilyn Davis, MD • Jun 11, 2026
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The Top 5 Ways to Get Rid of Your Hemorrhoids Fast

by Valerie Emuakhagbon, MD • Mar 2, 2026
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6 Foods to Avoid If You Have Hemorrhoids (and 3 to Try Instead)

by Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPH • Feb 10, 2026
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Hemorrhoid Creams: Uses, How to Apply, and Other Hemorrhoid Treatments

by Austin Ulrich, PharmD, BCACP • Oct 10, 2025
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The 5 Best Foods to Eat After Hemorrhoid Surgery — and 3 to Avoid

by Ronald W. Dworkin, MD, PhD • Nov 8, 2024
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Why Do Hemorrhoids Itch?

by Amy Walsh, MD, MDP • Sep 16, 2024
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Can Apple Cider Vinegar Help With Hemorrhoids?

by Tracy Norfleet, MD, FACP • Jul 8, 2024
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Is It a Hemorrhoid or an Anal Fissure? How to Tell the Difference

by Cherilyn Davis, MD • Jul 8, 2024
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Will Hemorrhoids Go Away on Their Own?

by Inga Johannesson, DO • May 13, 2024
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Postpartum Hemorrhoids: 5 Tips and Treatments You Can Try at Home

by Valerie Emuakhagbon, MD • Aug 29, 2022