A precise definition of hemorrhoids perhaps does not exist, but they can be described as masses or clumps (”cushions”) of tissue within the anal canal that contain blood vessels and the surrounding, supporting tissue made up of muscle and elastic fibers. Luckily there are viable treatments for hemorrhoids and in most cases they can be prevented. Since the condition of hemorrhoids almost always tends to deteriorate over the years, gentle, safe and recommended treatments for hemorrhoids are strongly suggested as soon as they are discovered.

At some time in their lives, as many as 89% of American have problems with hemorrhoids. Hemorroids made Napoleon ride side-saddle, put star baseball player George Brett on the bench during the World Series of 1980 and put then-president Jimmy Carter in the operating room. Over two thirds of all healthy people reporting for physical examinations are found have hemorrhoids.

It is strongly advised to treat hemorrhoids and their causes when they first appear. For everyone there is a cure for hemorrhoids that works well for them.

It is easy to find over-the-counter preparations that will give you temporary relief. However, your goals should be to first find out what caused your hemorrhoids and remove these causitive factors, then select a proven hemorrhoids home remedy to start curing your hemorrhoids permanently

You can find good treatments, even a treatment for bleeding hemorrhoids that can be effective.

Alternatively, you may elect to just ignore your hemorrhoid problems until they get worse. Many go this route, but it is not recommended. Treating hemorrhoids in the early stages is a fairly simple matter.

Neglected and left alone, the problem can grow to where it is beyond simple, easy solutions. If they get bad enough, painful, expensive surgery may be your only viable alternative…

Disclaimer: This posting is based on information freely available in the popular press and medical journals that deal with hemorrhoids. Nothing herein is intended to be or should be construed to be medical advice. For medical advice the reader should consult with his or her physician or other medical specialist.

by Jonathan Rushing