Exercising with Hemorrhoids
Thursday, February 4th, 2021
Should you exercise with hemorrhoids? If you’re one of the many who vowed to start exercising this year, you may find yourself in a dilemma, especially if you have hemorrhoids. Exercising can cause straining and exacerbate the symptoms of hemorrhoids. On the other hand, not exercising can make you gain weight. Being sedentary can also […]
Read More »Hemorrhoid Awareness Month
Monday, November 16th, 2020
Hemorrhoids are common. In fact, about 1 in 20 Americans have them. And almost half of adults age 50 and older have them. Causes of Hemorrhoids Hemorrhoids can be brought about by several things. This includes repeated straining (either through constipation or diarrhea) during bowel movements, pregnancy, and obesity. All of these cause an increase […]
Read More »Hemorrhoid Treatments Don’t Have to be Scary
Thursday, October 29th, 2020
Hemorrhoids may be rarely serious but they can cause a great deal of discomfort – physically, mentally, and emotionally. Some are hesitant to seek treatment, either because of feelings of embarrassment or fear of the treatment. Surgery isn’t the only option Initially, a specialist would recommend more conservative measures to keep your hemorrhoids from getting […]
Read More »Don’t be Ashamed of Your Hemorrhoids!
Thursday, September 24th, 2020
Hemorrhoids are very common. In fact, about 1 in 20 Americans suffer from them. Despite this figure, many are still hesitant to seek help because they feel embarrassed about their hemorrhoids. Don’t be ashamed of your hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are not a result of poor hygiene. They develop because of the added pressure into your rectal […]
Read More »Summer Travel Tips for Hemorrhoids
Thursday, July 16th, 2020
Hemorrhoids are rarely life-threatening but they can be very uncomfortable. In fact, some will notice how their hemorrhoids have greatly affected their quality of life, and now with warmer weather, many wonder if fun summer trips are possible even with hemorrhoids. The specialists at Premier Hemorrhoid Treatment Center in Knoxville, TN want you to understand […]
Read More »Don’t let hemorrhoids ruin your day!
Monday, June 29th, 2020
Hemorrhoids are rarely serious but they can be a real nuisance. Depending on what type of hemorrhoids you have, they may cause pain, bleeding, itching, and swelling. What causes hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids result from an increase in pressure in the lower rectal area. This increase in pressure can affect the blood flow in the area and […]
Read More »Hemorrhoids and Insomnia
Monday, June 1st, 2020
Are you having difficulty falling and/or staying asleep at night due to hemorrhoids? You’re not alone. About five percent of the population has hemorrhoids and they’re usually common in people in their 60s and 70s. What are the symptoms of hemorrhoids that can disrupt sleep? There are several symptoms of hemorrhoids that can affect one’s […]
Read More »Hemorrhoid facts and tips from Dr. Mitchell
Monday, March 9th, 2020
Hemorrhoids are one of the most common conditions affecting the veins in the rectal area. We sat down with Dr. Stone Mitchell, Medical Director of the Premier Surgical Hemorrhoid Treatment Center in Knoxville to provide you with hemorrhoid facts and tips. What are hemorrhoids? “A hemorrhoid is a swollen vein within the rectum. It can […]
Read More »Hemorrhoids Are More Common Than You Think
Tuesday, December 10th, 2019
Hemorrhoids are very common. In the United States, about 1 in 20 Americans over age 50 have hemorrhoids. What are hemorrhoids? Also known as piles, hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the anal and lower rectal areas. They are very similar to varicose veins. Hemorrhoids develop from increased pressure on the veins around the anal or […]
Read More »Don’t be ashamed to get help!
Monday, September 16th, 2019
Hemorrhoids are very common. In fact, about 15 million Americans have them. Unfortunately, not everyone with hemorrhoids seeks help. Feeling Embarrassed with Hemorrhoids The bleeding, the itchiness, and all other things that come with hemorrhoids are no fun. It’s also no fun admitting to other people that you have them. Understanding the Embarrassment Since we […]
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