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How to Identify Hemorrhoids, Internal & External

About 75 percent of Americans will develop hemorrhoids at some point in their lives, yet many people may not know that there are two varieties of this common problem. Though external and internal hemorrhoids are caused by the same factors, their symptoms can be very different—knowing the signs of each can help you stay free of them and seek treatment for hemorrhoids in Los Angeles as soon as you need it.

Fiber: Eating Healthier & Relieving Hemorrhoids

When you hear about dietary trends for enhanced health, there are a few recommendations that stick around. The high fiber diet has long outlived the standard life of a fad diet, and now commonly receives the attention it deserves as a generally healthy dietary habit. Among the many health benefits you can experience from eating a high fiber diet, this dietary plan can actually reduce your risk of developing hemorrhoids in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles.

Hemorrhoids Pique Interest in 2012

At the end of every year we start seeing lists on about any topic you can imagine. People take to the internet to chronicle the ‘best of’ this and the ‘most common’ that. One of the biggest trends over the past several years has been to look at the Google Zeitgeist Year in Review. This is the list that tells us what people searched for on Google over the course of the year, and while some of the results are exactly what you would expect (like celebrities, pop songs and blockbuster films), others take us by surprise.

Relieving Hemorrhoids at Home

Living with hemorrhoids in Los Angeles can be a pain, but you don’t have to suffer from them idly. While your colorectal specialist can offer methods for hemorrhoid treatment with methods like THD, there are also many things you can do on your own to promote hemorrhoid healing and reduce painful symptoms.

Hemorrhoids in the Spotlight in Sit vs. Squat Debate

Despite the graphic detail the answer to this question contains, this has been the topic of widespread conversation lately, and for good reason. While most of us don’t think twice about using the toilet in the way we’ve been trained since our diaper days, most species on this planet evacuate their bowels in a very different fashion—by squatting.

Hemorrhoids & Pregnancy

In Los Angeles, hemorrhoids are a common problem among pregnant women. Unfortunately, treatment options for pregnant women aren’t the same as they are for the rest of the population. Hemorrhoids can develop at any stage of pregnancy, though they are most common during the third trimester, and can often even develop during the course of labor.

Depression Anxiety & Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Dealing with a chronic condition like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in Beverly Hills can affect your mind just as it does your body. When IBD symptoms cause constant discomfort, or when another bad flare-up occurs when we believe ourselves to be getting better, it can take a dramatic toll on our mood and behavior.

Cutting Caffeine to Control Hemorrhoids

Though it may not be possible to get rid of painful hemorrhoids in Los Angeles without medication or surgery, certain lifestyle and dietary changes can help you cope with and prevent painful symptoms. Because consuming high amounts of caffeine may lead to digestive issues that prevent hemorrhoids from healing, it is commonly recommended to avoid the stimulant during treatment for hemorrhoids.

Colonoscopies Necessary Before 50 Years of Age

For a long time a screening colonoscopy at the age of 50 has been standard practice. This is because you are at an increased risk of developing colon cancer as well as other intestinal conditions after the age of 50. By undergoing a screening colonoscopy before you encounter any symptoms that are inhibiting your digestive health, your colon surgeon can evaluate the health of your large intestine, detect abnormalities early on and even remove pre-cancerous growths or polyps before they have the chance to develop into colon cancer.

Colon Cancer and Mistletoe: Better Than a Kiss!

Trying to find an excuse to catch a certain someone underneath the mistletoe? Well maybe you and yours can find a reason to celebrate the plant this holiday season. According to new research from the University of Adelaide, mistletoe could actually be used as a form of therapy in the treatment of colon cancer in Los Angeles.

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