Hemorrhoids Blog
The Sprout Recall Dates Have All Passed. The Salmonella Outbreak Hasn't.
Every best-by date on the recalled Evergreen Fresh Sprouts broccoli sprouts has now expired — but the CDC's investigation is still open, and outbreak numbers lag weeks behind reality. Here's what the tail end of an outbreak actually looks like, and how to care for a gut and backside that have been through it.
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Anal Fissure Treatment at Home: A Practical Guide
Anal fissure treatment at home made practical. Learn stool softening, sitz baths, topical relief, and when to see a doctor for lasting comfort.
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You Finally Made the Appointment. Here's Exactly What Happens at a Hemorrhoid Exam.
Half the people who should see a doctor about hemorrhoids never book the visit — mostly because they don't know what they're walking into. Here's the whole appointment, minute by minute, so there are no surprises.
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Six Hours in a Seat: The Traveler's Guide to Flying and Driving With Hemorrhoids
Long flights and road trips are a perfect storm for hemorrhoids: hours of sitting, dehydration, weird food, and bathrooms you can't control. Here's how to build a travel routine — and a small kit — that gets you there comfortable.
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Race Season Is Here: Why Long Runs Wreck Your Gut — and What Marathoners Should Know About Hemorrhoids
Fall marathon season is peaking — Berlin runs September 27, with Chicago and New York right behind. Here's why high-mileage weeks are rough on your gut and your backside, and how to get to the start line without a flare-up.
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Lidocaine Based Numbing Cream: Relief Guide
Learn what a lidocaine based numbing cream is, how 5% strength works, safe uses for hemorrhoid and fissure relief, and how to pick the right product.
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"Only Old People Get Them" and 7 Other Hemorrhoid Myths It's Time to Retire
Half of what people believe about hemorrhoids is folklore, and some of it actively makes flare-ups worse. Eight persistent myths, held up against what's actually true.
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The Recall Sitting in Your Freezer: E. coli Berries With a 2028 Best-By Date
Recalled frozen berries linked to an E. coli outbreak carry best-by dates of February 2028, which means contaminated bags can sit in freezers long after the headlines fade. Here's how to check yours, and how to care for your backside if the diarrhea has already come and gone.
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Hemorrhoid Treatment While Pregnant Safe Relief Guide
Hemorrhoid treatment while pregnant made safe and simple... learn prevention, soothing relief, and when to call your provider.
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7 Signs Your Hemorrhoid Needs a Doctor, Not Another Tube of Cream
Most hemorrhoids get better at home. Some don't — and a few symptoms that look like hemorrhoids aren't hemorrhoids at all. Here are the seven signs that mean it's time to stop self-treating and book the appointment.
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Postpartum Hemorrhoids: A Week-by-Week Recovery Guide for New Moms
Pushing a baby out and hemorrhoids go together more often than anyone admits at the baby shower. Here's what recovery actually looks like, week by week, from the first 48 hours through six weeks and beyond.
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On a GLP-1 and Backed Up? What Ozempic-Era Constipation Means for Your Hemorrhoids
Millions of people are on GLP-1 medications now, and constipation is the side effect nobody warns you about at the pharmacy counter. Here's a straight Q&A on why it happens, how it sets up hemorrhoid flare-ups, and what to do about both.
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