A wide variety of treatment options exist for hemorrhoids, depending on the type of hemorrhoid and the severity of your symptoms. Avoiding constipation is often the key to preventing and treating ...

Most people with anal cancer are cured, especially if their cancer is diagnosed early. No matter what type or stage of anal cancer you have, treatments are available. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center ...

Anal skin tags are harmless skin growths around the anus that can be itchy. Anal skin tags can be removed quickly in a healthcare provider's office. Anal itchiness or irritation might be due to an ...

Dr. Javier Lira is a Board-Certified Internal Medicine physician who offers a personalized approach to preventive care, chronic disease management, and whole-person wellness with deep respect for each ...

Cancer is often difficult to treat in its advanced stages, but several types of cancer can be detected early with regular screenings. Although experts don’t always agree about the age at which ...

The HPV vaccine is highly effective, but rates of people getting it are low. Eileen Fox wants to spare others the pain she’s endured. Lauren Peace is the health reporter. She can be reached at ...

Endoscopy is the insertion of a long, thin tube directly into the body to observe an internal organ — such as the gastrointestinal tract — in detail. Doctors can also use it in imaging, surgery, and ...

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External hemorrhoids are swollen veins that form under the skin around your anus. Common symptoms include anal itching, bright red bleeding, and pain during bowel movements. Home treatments can ...