Hemorrhoids falls under the Gut Health category.

Hemorrhoids

Written by:

Fact-checked

by:

Nick Milazzo, Dmitri Barvinok

•Last Updated: July 25, 2023

Hemorrhoids are a common medical condition in which blood vessels in the anus become swollen and displaced. Hemorrhoids are not particularly harmful, but they can cause significant discomfort, including bleeding, itching, and pain.

16 references on this page

642 participants in 2 trials

Examine Evidence Grades

:

:

Last Updated:July 25, 2023

16 references on this page

642 participants in 2 trials

Examine Evidence Grades

Overview

What are hemorrhoids?

What are the main signs and symptoms of hemorrhoids?

How are hemorrhoids diagnosed?

What are some of the main medical treatments for hemorrhoids?

Have any supplements been studied for hemorrhoids?

How could diet affect hemorrhoids?

Are there any other treatments for hemorrhoids?

What causes hemorrhoids?

Examine Database: Hemorrhoids

Cissus Quadrangularis

1 Outcome

1 Study

1 Outcome

1 Study

Cissus Quadrangularis

Frequently asked questions

Why are hemorrhoids more common during pregnancy and postpartum?

Update History

FAQs added
major

Research written by

Edited by

Dmitri Barvinok

Reviewed by

References

Examine Database References

Hemorrhoids Symptoms - Pirard J, Gillet P, Guffens JM, Defrance PDouble blind study of reparil in proctologyRev Med Liege.(1976 May 15)
Hemorrhoids Symptoms - Panpimanmas S, Sithipongsri S, Sukdanon C, Manmee CExperimental comparative study of the efficacy and side effects of Cissus quadrangularis L. (Vitaceae) to Daflon (Servier) and placebo in the treatment of acute hemorrhoidsJ Med Assoc Thai.(2010 Dec)