Dr. Sameer Islam is a functional gastroenterologist in Lubbock and is a West Texas native growing up in Odessa, TX. He specializes in the comprehensive treatment of all digestive symptoms and ...

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 ...

Dear Doctor: Like a lot of older people, I suffer from hemorrhoids that cause some pain as well as intermittent bleeding after bowel movements. My doctor recommended surgery, but I’ve also found ...

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, ...

Most of us have had hemorrhoids at some point in our lives. After all, they're incredibly common, affecting up to half of adults over 50, according to research. But that doesn't mean you need to ...