Taking heart

Nobody likes to talk about hemorrhoids. Thus, many people with this problem put off seeing their doctor for too long.

You may have some good reasons for being reluctant to consult a physician:

a busy schedule, the fear of embarrassment or painful surgery, or panic that it could be something worse. But neighbors, colleagues or family members are not the ones to turn to for help in clarifying the cause of your symptoms. Often they even don’t want to hear about your hemorrhoid complaints. Moreover, the expert advice of your pharmacist will be much more accurate if it is based on a thorough diagnosis established by a physician.

Your physician is exactly the right person to talk to. After a thorough examination he will discuss with you the appropriate therapeutic options – of which surgery is only one among many. In fact, hemorrhoidectomy is considered to be the last option after all other possibilities have been exhausted or in advanced cases.

Stop sitting on your symptoms – check with your doctor.