A 34-year-old member asked:
Will i need to get my hemorrhoids surgically treated?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Eric Kaplananswered
Colon and Rectal Surgery 44 years experience
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.
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Dr. Randy Stevensanswered
General Surgery 26 years experience
Quality of life: You have hemorrhoids. You are wondering if surgery would help. You quality of life is important. Talk to your surgeon. If you are finding hemorrhoids are interfering with your quality of life then get surgery. If you feel they are not then continue to manage them. Most patients describe relief after hemorrhoids are treated. They can recursive don't forget.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Will i need to worry about my hemorrhoid?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Jarrod Kaufmananswered
General Surgery 31 years experience
Hemmorhoids: It is a very common problem, not to worry. Can be related to either constipation or diarrhea.
Hemorrhoid should at some point be evaluated by a colo-rectal or general surgeon
you will require dietary, bathroom habit modifications and sometimes office based procedures if medical management is ineffective.
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