When to Seek Medical Care

Hemorrhoids area very common problem. There is no cause for embarrassment if you have hemorrhoids.
If you have hemorrhoids, you may be able to use simple coping techniques to help to reduce some of the pain and discomfort. 
In consultation with your doctor, analyze the main cause for your hemorrhoids. 
You may be able to take some remedial steps to reduce their effects or more hemorrhoids occurring when your present condition improves. 
Ointments for topical application of hemorrhoids can provide only temporary relief. These are not any specific treatment options. You should not use hemorrhoidal ointments except as advised by your doctor. It might cause increased irritation and aggravate your problem. 
Though many elderly people develop hemorrhoids, it is not justa problem for older people. Almost anybody can develop this problem. 


Getting hemorrhoids does not indicate the end of your world. It is a passing phase and most people can look forward to a good recovery. 
Hemorrhoids are sometimes only a short-term problem but there is the possibility of serious complications or that what you think is hemorrhoids is actually a sign of another disease. 
You should seek confirmation about your condition from your doctor. 
Some possible signs of hemorrhoids are:

• You notice any of the listed signs or symptoms in the earlier chapter. Remember that some of the symptoms may indicate other, possibly even more serious, conditions. 
• There are serious changes in your bowel movements like maroon, black or tarry stools – these often indicate intestinal bleeding. 
• There is any sign of rectal bleeding. If this is frequent, it may indicate that tests for other ailments like colorectal cancer and inflammatory intestinal diseases should be undertaken. 
• You often feel dizzy and light-headed with many bouts of fainting. 
• You are above the age of forty and have a family history of colon cancer. 
• You have severe pain in your anal region. 
• Your prolapsed hemorrhoids do not go back through the anus. 
• There is bleeding during or between bowel movements. 

If your condition requires the attention of any medical specialists, your general physician might refer you to a gastroenterologist, proctologist, or a surgeon that has experience with conditions affecting the colon or general rectal area. 
A gastroenterologist specializes in gastrointestinal and rectal diseases.
A proctologist specializes in anal diseases and related surgery. 
A colon and rectal surgeon specializes in surgeries and other treatments of the diseases of the colon and rectum.

(The Complete Guide To Hemorrhoids)