What is the prognosis for hemorrhoids?

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Hemorrhoids do not cause cancer and are rarely dangerous or life threatening. Most clear up after a few days without professional medical treatment. However, because colorectal cancer and other digestive system diseases can cause anal bleeding and other hemorrhoid-like symptoms, people should always consult a doctor when those symptoms occur.

Source: The Gale Group. Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.";

<div class="section1"> <p>Hemorrhoids do not cause <i>cancer</i> and are rarely dangerous or life threatening. Most clear up after a few days without professional medical treatment. However, because colorectal cancer and other digestive system diseases can cause anal bleeding and other hemorrhoid-like symptoms, people should always consult a doctor when those symptoms occur.</p> </div><p><i>Source: The Gale Group. Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.</i>";

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Tom

I had mine surgically removed because they wouldn't go away with other treatments. It wasn't so bad. The doctor applies a tight band around the growth which eventually tightens up and cuts through it until it falls away. Sounds worse than it is. A little pain involved, but the pain from the hemorrhoids was worse. Now I have to take fiber suppliments to help keep them away.

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