07/24/2026
Technically, everyone has hemorrhoids, which are just small beds of tissue that contain a lot of blood vessels, either inside the re**um or outside, around the a**s. When we say someone “has hemorrhoids,” we mean that these tissues are swelling and causing symptoms.
Hemorrhoids may be uncomfortable to talk about, but they’re more uncomfortable to live with. Many people live with itching and bleeding when they don’t have to — there could be a very simple solution. Or there could be other things going on — things that could and should be treated.
Albert Khine, M.D., a gastroenterologist at The Portland Clinic, explains how more fiber, a posture change, and a banding procedure can help prevent and treat hemorrhoids. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4gPQXjf