Hemorrhoids (cont.)
Medical Author:
Benjamin Wedro, MD, FACEP, FAAEM
Benjamin Wedro, MD, FACEP, FAAEMDr. Ben Wedro practices emergency medicine at Gundersen Clinic, a regional trauma center in La Crosse, Wisconsin. His background includes undergraduate and medical studies at the University of Alberta, a Family Practice internship at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario and residency training in Emergency Medicine at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Medical Editor:
Bhupinder Anand, MD
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PreventionThe risk of hemorrhoids can be decreased by eating a high fiber diet, staying well hydrated, getting regular exercise, and trying to have a bowel movement as soon as possible after the urge arises. Viewer Comments & ReviewsHemorrhoids - SymptomsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What are your hemorrhoid symptoms? Hemorrhoids - Effective TreatmentsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What kinds of treatments have been effective for your hemorrhoids? |
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Hemorrhoids have plagued humankind since time immemorial, yet many misunderstandings regarding hemorrhoidal complaints and disease still exist.
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