If a hemorrhoid fills with too much blood, it can burst, which may cause some discomfort. Some people might be able to treat a popped hemorrhoid at home, but others will need medical treatment. In ...

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Dr. Sameer Islam is a functional gastroenterologist in Lubbock and is a West Texas native growing up in Odessa, TX. He specializes in the comprehensive treatment of all digestive symptoms and ...

Hemorrhoids are pockets of swollen blood vessels inside the anus. While they can be uncomfortable, they’re relatively common in adults. In some cases, you can treat them at home. Hemorrhoid banding, ...

Hemorrhoids are the most common anal disorder. In fact, roughly half the population experiences hemorrhoids by age 50. Fortunately, this uncomfortable condition can be easily avoided and effectively ...

Here are the 2010 Medicare payments for 18 hemorrhoidectomy procedures in the ASC setting. 1. CPT 45990 (Anorectal exam, surgical, requiring anesthesia [general, spinal, or epidural], diagnostic) — ...

If you have rectal bleeding, it could be due to a hemorrhoid. But first you should see a health care professional to rule out other more serious causes, including rectal cancer—especially if bleeding ...