It was news to me when Dr. Sean J. Langenfeld, a professor of surgery, said that we actually all have hemorrhoids. The doctor, who serves at at the Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery at the ...

Hemorrhoids and colon or anal cancer can cause similar symptoms, such as rectal bleeding or lumps in the anus. A doctor can distinguish between them through tests, such as a physical exam ...

If a hemorrhoid fills with too much blood, it can burst, which may cause some discomfort. Some people might be able to treat a popped hemorrhoid at home, but others will need medical treatment.