A circle of flame flickered against a black TV screen while the legendary baritone of Johnny Cash, singing one of his hit songs, provided the soundtrack. "I fell into a burning ring of fire," Cash ...

Piles, fissures, and fistula are common but often ignored due to stigma. Learn their symptoms, causes, and why early ...

Many things in life are a total pain in the butt, but none of them quite as literally as hemorrhoids. If you’ve heard of them but aren’t exactly sure what they are (lucky you!), they are basically ...

Hemorrhoids can be itchy and sore and make it difficult for you to have a bowel movement. You might notice blood in your stool or on toilet paper if these swollen veins bleed when you strain during a ...

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Stress does not directly cause hemorrhoids, but its health effects may put you at a ...

Maybe you’re new to butt play and excited to see if it helps you have really great sex. Or perhaps anal activities are a consistent part of your sexual repertoire, and you don’t plan on changing that ...

Hemorrhoids, also known as piles, are swollen veins in the lower part of the anus and rectum. When the walls of these vessels stretch, they can become irritated. They can develop for many reasons, ...

Dear Mayo Clinic: Every few months, I develop hemorrhoids that are quite painful, but, after a few days, they seem to go away on their own. Is there a way to avoid getting them altogether? Do I need ...