Hemorrhoid Relief Blog

304 expert articles on hemorrhoid treatment, prevention, and digestive health.

Equate Hemorrhoidal Suppositories Review: Do They Work? (2026)
Medical Team Review 2026-04-09 • 8 min

Equate Hemorrhoidal Suppositories Review: Do They Work? (2026)

A close look at Equate hemorrhoidal suppositories. What is in them, how they work, their effectiveness, and whether bett...

Essential Oils for Hemorrhoids: What Works & What Doesn't (Evidence Review)
Medical Team Review 2026-04-09 • 9 min

Essential Oils for Hemorrhoids: What Works & What Doesn't (Evidence Review)

Which essential oils actually help hemorrhoids? An evidence-based review of tea tree oil, witch hazel, lavender, chamomi...

Exercises for Hemorrhoids: 8 Safe Workouts & 4 to Avoid
Medical Team Review 2026-04-09 • 12 min

Exercises for Hemorrhoids: 8 Safe Workouts & 4 to Avoid

Discover 8 safe exercises for hemorrhoids and 4 to avoid. Expert guide to working out with hemorrhoids, pelvic floor str...

Foods to Avoid with Hemorrhoids: Diet Guide (2026)
Medical Team Review 2026-04-09 • 8 min

Foods to Avoid with Hemorrhoids: Diet Guide (2026)

Discover which foods to avoid with hemorrhoids and what to eat instead. Includes a 7-day meal plan, fiber targets, and d...

Heating Pad for Hemorrhoids: Does Heat Help or Hurt?
Medical Team Review 2026-04-09 • 8 min

Heating Pad for Hemorrhoids: Does Heat Help or Hurt?

Can you use a heating pad for hemorrhoids? Learn when heat helps, when it hurts, proper usage, and why a sitz bath may b...

Does Alcohol Make Hemorrhoids Worse? What You Need to Know
Medical Team Review 2026-03-08 • 2 min

Does Alcohol Make Hemorrhoids Worse? What You Need to Know

Yes — alcohol makes hemorrhoids worse through dehydration, vascular dilation, and constipation. Learn how much is too mu...

Heating Pad vs Ice Pack for Hemorrhoids: Which Is Better?
Medical Team Review 2026-03-08 • 3 min

Heating Pad vs Ice Pack for Hemorrhoids: Which Is Better?

Should you use heat or ice for hemorrhoids? Learn when each works best, how to alternate them, and the warm-treat-cold p...

Do Hemorrhoids Increase the Risk of Colon Cancer?
Medical Team Review 2024-09-16 • 5 min

Do Hemorrhoids Increase the Risk of Colon Cancer?

Hemorrhoids are a common condition, often causing discomfort, itching, or even bleeding. Due to some of the symptoms bei...

Does Alcohol Affect Hemorrhoids or Help Ease the Condition?
Medical Team Review 2024-09-10 • 5 min

Does Alcohol Affect Hemorrhoids or Help Ease the Condition?

Hemorrhoids can be painful, and many people wonder if their food and drink choices, like alcohol, can worsen their sympt...

Gastroenterologist vs. Proctologist: Who Should Diagnose Your Hemorrhoids?
Medical Team Review 2024-08-23 • 4 min

Gastroenterologist vs. Proctologist: Who Should Diagnose Your Hemorrhoids?

"While hemorrhoids are generally not dangerous, they can cause significant discomfort and may require medical treatment.

Numbing, Burn Removal, & Pain Remover Creams for Hemorrhoid Relief
Medical Team Review 2024-08-05 • 4 min

Numbing, Burn Removal, & Pain Remover Creams for Hemorrhoid Relief

Hemorrhoids can be classified into two main types: internal and external. Internal hemorrhoids develop inside the rectum...

Do Probiotics Help With Hemorrhoids?
Medical Team Review 2023-09-08 • 2 min

Do Probiotics Help With Hemorrhoids?

Probiotics have gained massive popularity in recent years for their benefits in gut health, immunity, and even mental we...

Doctor Butler's Hemorrhoid & Fissure Ointment
Medical Team Review 2022-05-23 • 4 min

Doctor Butler's Hemorrhoid & Fissure Ointment

The Doctor Butler's Hemorrhoid & Fissure Ointment provides soothing relief to anyone who has hemorrhoids or anal fis...

Doctor Butler's Hemorrhoid Spray Review
Medical Team Review 2022-05-23 • 4 min

Doctor Butler's Hemorrhoid Spray Review

Hemrid provides patients suffering from hemorrhoids and other anal-rectal conditions safe and effective treatments. All ...

Dr. Cole's Hemorrhoid Treatment - Organic Herbal Ointment Review
Medical Team Review 2022-05-23 • 4 min

Dr. Cole's Hemorrhoid Treatment - Organic Herbal Ointment Review

There are many factors that can contribute to the development of hemorrhoids. It leads to swollen veins in the lower abd...

Dr. Frederick’s Original Donut Pillow Review
Medical Team Review 2022-05-23 • 4 min

Dr. Frederick’s Original Donut Pillow Review

Dr. Frederick’s Original Donut Pillow is a fast relief from perineal, pelvic, and backside pressure. All your aches and ...

Dr. Numb 5% Lidocaine Topical Anesthetic Numbing Cream for Pain Relief Review
Medical Team Review 2022-05-23 • 4 min

Dr. Numb 5% Lidocaine Topical Anesthetic Numbing Cream for Pain Relief Review

The Dr. Numb 5% Lidocaine Topical Anesthetic Numbing Cream review offers insight into one such product. It doesn’t requi...

Ebanel 5% Lidocaine Topical Numbing Cream Maximum Strength Review
Medical Team Review 2022-05-23 • 4 min

Ebanel 5% Lidocaine Topical Numbing Cream Maximum Strength Review

The Ebanel 5% Lidocaine Topical Maximum Strength Numbing Cream is designed to ensure that you don’t have to endure pain ...

Equate Hemorrhoidal Suppositories 24 - Unbiased Review
Medical Team Review 2022-05-23 • 4 min

Equate Hemorrhoidal Suppositories 24 - Unbiased Review

HemRid helps relieve pain, itching, and discomfort due to hemorrhoids. It contains a combination of witch hazel, bilberr...

Equate Hygienic Cleansing Pads: An Review
Medical Team Review 2022-05-23 • 5 min

Equate Hygienic Cleansing Pads: An Review

Sick of trying home remedies that don't work for hemorrhoids? You might want to consider an effective, proven solution l...