Hemorrhoids are good for you. They are cushions at the anal opening (where poop comes out). Hemorrhoids help regulate bowel control. When they become enlarged or engorged, much like healthy veins ...

At a recent session of the National Academy of Surgery, experts highlighted that minimally invasive techniques are playing an increasingly central role in proctologic surgery. Béatrice Vinson-Bonnet, ...

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Matt Waldron initially made a name for himself as one of Major League Baseball's only knuckleball pitchers. Now, he's gaining attention for something far less ...

Procedures like HAE have fundamentally changed the patient experience. Patients are often back to normal activities within a few days, compared to weeks for traditional surgery.” — Yan Katsnelson, M.D ...

For patients with edematous hemorrhoidal thrombosis, the first line of treatment is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ketoprofen, in conjunction with an analgesic, as outlined by ...