Are These the Best Hemorrhoid Treatments?
The idea of being examined for hemorrhoids by a doctor or nurse can be intimidating and awkward for many people, not to mention quite painful. This article aims to help you prepare for this process by letting you know what to expect. The first thing to say is that if you have any of the following symptoms, then it is vitally important that you are examined by a doctor, to rule out the possibility of anything more serious: • Dark red blood actually mixed in with your stool (as opposed to bright red blood on toilet paper or coating your stool) • You are losing weight for no obvious reason. • Your bowel movements have significantly changed. The Examination OK, so what should you expect on the initial examination? As well as lots of questions about your lifestyle and general health it is likely that the doctor will want to perform an examination of the area. This will probably involve an examination using his/her fingers (wearing gloves) and possibly using lubricant. If necessary the docto
