Although an embarrassing problem no one really wants to talk about, hemorrhoids are a fact of life and more than 10 million people per year suffer from this condition in the United States alone, although this figure has been on the increase due to a rise in obesity. Anyone can get hemorrhoids, even young and healthy people are susceptible to them. Although most frequently caused by an unhealthy diet and being overweight, hemorrhoids can also occur in people with bad posture, people who sit for too many hours in one go, or even from lifting something too heavy and straining your muscles. Once you do have hemorrhoids, they are divided into 4 grades based on the size, location and level of discomfort associated with the clump of tissue as well as the best method of removal. Hemorrhoids can occur both internally and externally, only external hemorrhoids will be visible as a clump of soft pink tissue around the anal area. Some hemorrhoids go away by themselves as the body heals but if bleeding or discomfort continues for more than a few days then a doctor should definitely be consulted. The longer you wait for hemorrhoids treatment the worse the condition may become and consequently a more aggressive treatment may be required.
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