Question 1

please tell me if it is common to get hemorrhoids at a young age?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Hemorrhoids are caused by high pressure in the anorectal canal during defecation. A high fiber diet or taking fiber such as metamucil can prevent them, or greatly reduce symptoms caused by them.

Question 2

how can i get hemorrhoids to go away?

Accepted Answer

Tincture of Time: Acute flare ups are typically self-limited. If there is a thrombosed hemorrhoid this too will also go away althought you may end up with a tag of extra tissue. Repeated flare ups can lead to a prominence of extra hemorrhoidal tissue that will not go away and may need surgical intervention. 
Avoid constipation and use good bowel habits. No reading on the toilet.

Question 3

what happens you get a external hemorrhoid banded?

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Painful: There are internal & external hemorrhoids. Internal ones can be banded because there are no skin nerve pain fibers, as compared to external ones. External ones have skin pain nerve fibers & would not be comfortable to band those. Banding internal hemorrhoids may make the external ones resolve if they are not too large.

Question 4

can i still get hemorrhoids after a hemorrhoidectmy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Hemorrhoidal tissue is normal for everyone. U can not remove all of it as it will cause severe structure. Then u can't have a vowel movement. Best thing is to avoid constipation.

Question 5

will i need to get my hemorrhoids surgically treated?

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Majority of: Folks do not need hemorrhoid surgery provided you take care of them with a high fiber diet and plenty of fluids, avoiding caffeine and alcohol and not reading on the toilet.

Question 6

can you get hemorrhoids from simply wiping too hard?

Accepted Answer

No: Hemorrhoids are congenital accelerated by constipation and straining at stool

Question 7

how old are people, usually, when they get hemorrhoids?

Accepted Answer

Anywhere from: Birth to 70'sand above. Hemorrhoids are normal veins that we are all born with. Irritation of the hemorrhoids can cause flareups at any age. Avoid constipation and chronic diarrhea. Treat the hemorrhoids nicely and they will be with you for a lifetime.

Question 8

can you get medications for hemorrhoids at the drug store?

Accepted Answer

Can: Most over the counter hemorrhoid preps are just "band-aids" and usually won't work for long if at all.  Patients need to determine the cause of their symptoms and correct that. The creams can help control symptoms during the treatment of the underlying cause, but they are not the long term answer to hemorrhoid symptoms.

Question 9

should you get a bleeding hemorrhoid fixed before taking a fob test?

Accepted Answer

Fob test?: What is that? Hemmoroids are usually self limiting but if persist and coney to bleed then need to address.

Question 10

dr: i have external hemorrhoid can you guide me the way i get health ?

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Hemorrhoid: External hemorrhoids can cause bleeding and/or pain. If either of those are present you need to see your doctor to determine if surgery to remove them may be needed.  If the hemorrhoid is not causing symptoms, to prevent them from worsening, drink plenty of water and take fiber to prevent constipation because straining can make them worse.  Avoid strenuous activity and heavy lifting.

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