What to do About Postpartum Hemorrhoids

Many women develop hemorrhoids during pregnancy. Hemorrhoids, also known as piles, are veins in and around your anus that become swollen. During pregnancy, hemorrhoids can develop as a result of hormonal changes, pressure from the growing baby on the rectal veins,...

Traveling for the Holidays? Here are Tips to Keep You Comfortable

Many of us will be traveling for the holidays. However, you have one uncomfortable problem – your hemorrhoids. Don’t let them stop you from having fun this holiday season, because it IS possible to travel comfortably with hemorrhoids. Our experts at Premier...

New Moms and Hemorrhoids

Many women experience hemorrhoids for the first time during pregnancy. These swollen veins can appear during pregnancy or after giving birth. When you’re pregnant, you become more prone to hemorrhoids because of the pressure the growing uterus puts on the pelvic...

What to do About Hemorrhoids That Won’t Go away

They are itchy and can cause a great deal of discomfort. Hemorrhoids are a common problem, affecting about 1 in 20 Americans. Symptoms of mild hemorrhoids may go away on their own even without treatment, but with chronic hemorrhoids, it’s a completely different...

Don’t be ashamed to get help!

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...