You are not alone

Many people have hemorrhoidal disease. They often suffer in silence for a long time period before seeking professional help. The following examples are provided to remind you that you are not alone with your symptoms.
John, 32, bus driver
I thought that only elderly people get hemorrhoidal disease. At first it was hard to admit that I had ‘hemorrhoids’ myself. They gradually got worse due to my job and having to spend so much time sitting down. Finally, I visited my doctor. Today I am free of symptoms – after using the cream he prescribed.
Barbara, 65, housewife
I have always had great fear of having surgery. One day, my friend suggested I should see a proctologist. It cost me some effort to go there, but I finally got competent help and had an outpatient-procedure which was nearly painless.
Miriam, 32, management assistant, mother of a one-year-old daughter
I was surprised to see how many other women had the same hemorrhoid problems as I did during pregnancy or after giving birth. In my case, chronic constipation made things worse.
Steve, 40, real estate agent
After experiencing the first symptoms I was pretty sure that I had a hemorrhoid problem. Nothing to worry about, I thought, and ignored it. Thank god, my wife didn’t give up and eventually convinced me that I should see my doctor. I was diagnosed with an inflammation of the intestinal wall, which will now hopefully respond to treatment. What looks like a hemorrhoid problem might not necessarily be one.