I had an external hemorrhoid removed during a colonoscopy. I was so happy and found healing time short and almost pain free. Hasn’t come back - 5 years now.
I have hemorrhoids and have been using hemorrhoids cream and it’s not helping!! After seeing this video am going to see my doctor and take care of this annoying problem once and for all. This video was extremely helpful and educational, Thank you 🙏🏾 too all the doctor’s.
Best of luck…I had surgery to fix mine in January and after I did a major change of my diet, added more fiber, cut out a lot of bread, processed sugar, caffeine, and heavy cheese and other things that can stop you up. Lost 100 pounds, super regular, eating lots of dark greens and lean protein, staying active, trying not to strain/lift things that are too heavy…and they still came back.
I had hemorrhoid surgery when I was 15, that's 55 years ago. I walked into a health clinic, the nurse saw my rear end covered in blood and took me into the little office. Doc came in took a quick look, and proceeded to cut the hemorrhoid out, stitching the blood vessel to stem the bleeding. No pain killers through the procedure, just sweat running off my forehead hitting the floor below me (of course I was face down, bent over the examination table) The doc gave me some Tylenol 3's, and I walked home, 3 miles. Before leaving the nurse gave me a large white towel to wrap around my backside, and a small towel to wipe the sweat off my forehead. To this day I don't know why I didn't pass out. Ever since then, I have had two boxes of bran buds in my pantry, and eat lots of roughage. I've never had a hemorrhoid since, and don't plan on getting another one. I'm 70 now, have passed kidney stones, have had two hernia operations. No pain is worse than the hemorrhoid operation, not even hitting your finger with a hammer.
Yes, I have almost the same story. In 2005 I had a cluster of 3 externals, I had a real hag of a nurse that when she went to freeze then threw the needle in as if it was a dart board, I kicked her so hard she went right through the drywall, 3 Doctors come running over (this happened in our small town medical clinic) only to learn what caused all this calamity. Once everything settled down Dr. Myburg gently refroze the hemorrhoids, cut then open only to find severe clotting
Everyone experiences these things differently, I had a torn Achilles tendon and after waking up from the procedure I took no pain killers. I also had quad bypass surgery and somebody had told me that it was extremely painful but I took no pain killers and found it a walk in the park. The only thing I've ever had done that I thought was painful was 6 weeks after the bypass surgery they needed to stick a tube into the space beneath my left lung to drain some fluid that wasn't going away and I almost vomited as it the tube went between my ribs. Then there's surgery I've done on myself with a scalpel and some iodine to remove some infection. Pain is so personal and a very personal experience.
I am so very sorry for what you went through and at 15!!! My friends boyfriend had surgery many years ago and I remember him being in utter pain as well!
I sometimes wonder whether they are right about lack of roughage being the issue, I always (well since about 20, almost 70 now) had rolled oats or some other fibrous breakfast serial for breakfast, multi-grain bread for lunch and lightly steamed vegetables with about 160g of protein for dinner and yet I have developed haemorrhoids that since my 40's were swollen and have been bleeding for about 6 months, so I think there's a different number somewhere in the equation they don't know about.
Wow, this is so enlightning, I've had many consultations due to hemorrhoids and nobody has ever explained them as well as you guys. Thanks for being so awesome!
Don't believe American propaganda about Canadian health care. It has flaws, much of Europe is superior, but it's still way ahead of the US where tens of thousands die from lack of affordable care each year. The stats are available to all.
@@Alsatiagent-zu1rx I was a foreigner and after paying a fortune money, I experienced american nightmare come true due to poorly educated america practitioners lack of knowledge, skills and my God! Complete lack of Talent! Contradictory misdiagnoses, set up like casino, pay if you win correct diagnose or not! And keep paying in visits until you run out money. America got a Death care and makes more money on people's sickness, misery and death than on anything else. When they say not everything is gold what shines that is about america, pile of fufu covered with dollar store $1 quality golden bronze. America needs to demolish the biggest deception called liberty statue and instead erect Dollar statue, the only mentality and humanity in america, like evil notre dame ostentatious golden dome! Had been spent numerous hundreds of thousands, maybe even million dollars to redust with the real expensive gold while paying pennies to part time crowds, not even regarding as humans. In america, only nightmares come true! Place of billionaire vampires united with stupid politicians from where all the evil starts to flow
I've had a hemorrhoidectomy and several banding procedures over the last decade. I had a discussion with the last doctor about my history and why this is happening to me. He gave me some advice that has prevented further problems. Don't sit on the toilet for more than five minutes!
I first noticed itching and bleeding in college. The bleeding worsened over time to the point that I dreaded having to use the toilet. I was in my forties before I heard about banding and decided to try it. Apparently I was a good candidate for it and with a sharp snap or two I was in and out of the doctor’s office. Amazingly it worked like magic and I have never had another problem since almost like it never happened to begin with. I was very relieved and happy after so many years of suffering.
I’ve had bad hemorrhoids after the birth of my 3 kids and it was so painful I’m prone to being constipated a lot and have had bleeding and thank goodness it don’t last long and I’ve been consipated all of my life so I take softeners that helps but I’m going to try the brand buds I have had colonoscopy’s done and have polyps removed that were pre cancer but all were ok. I see my 2 favorite docs have new uniforms they look great on you both. Thank you to Dr Choi for your expertise on hemorrhoids I learned a lot. Talking to docs is a wonderful show I appreciate both of these drs and the guest drs they have on thank you for everything. Maria from the USA ❤️❤️❤️
I used to get them pretty regularly. Haven't had them in a few years so I'm wondering if it's because of my change in eating. I only eat whole foods now. No packaged food or sugar or gluten.
I've had constant flare ups. Probably due to not eating enough fruits, veggies, and fiber. I started taking Now brand, Psyllium Husk over a year ago. I take 4 caplets a day. It pretty much got rid of my flare ups. Not a fix for everyone, but it's helped me tremendously.
Hemorrhoids can be debilitating, ask me how I know. I had the gambit of treatment and the only thing that ever (at least to now) relieved my internal ones was after a colorectal surgeon cauterized them. Bands never really worked well or at all. Thank goodness a retired military colorectal surgeon was working at a close by military treatment facility who finally took that step and it worked, at least for me...about 5 years now without symptoms. The real key is to keep your stools soft with Miralax, stool softeners, fiber mixed into a liquid drink etc.Thanks docs as usual!
Nope Miralax, stool softeners are poison, mess with the internals. figs do a better job loaded with nutrients. potassium, magnesium, iron, calcium, and also stabilize blood sugars. (That from a colorectal surgeon, not me). Colonoscope he looked around, told me what I was taking just by the color of the colon walls, and told me to stop taking everything you just said to take. HIs prescription, 1 to 2 tbls psyllium husk 3 times a day, before meals, mixed baby green salads spinach , kale, arugala, so on, legumes, figs, apple cider vinegar, seeds, nuts, romaine lettuce. Magnesium citrate. grind flax seed, 4 table spoons a day, 10 glasses of water each day, on top of any other 'drinks' such as coffee.
Love you guys! Very helpful information. I started eating more bran in diet and has helped. I pray I never have to have banded or surgery. It was already painful pooping.
Greatly informative video! In the late 90's, I had laser surgery on my rectum (the outer area only),to remove what I thought the Dr. referred to them as "skin tabs"(?), but not the typical painless skintabs on ppl's neck&arms. These started from straining or rushing things along,(if I remember correctly).B4 my surgery, it became too painful to sit down. I tried hemorrhoid products,&suppositories,spraying warm water on my bottom with a spray bottle instead of wiping with toilet paper. I even resorted to the unthinkable of "doing a poop" in a tub of warm water,bc it didnt hurt in warm water. Eventually I was referred to a specialist who performed the laser surgery,while I was awake😳.The pain afterwards was mild,&only for that day. I was scared to poop for the first time a couple days following surgery,but to my surprise; no pain at all!! & everything looked normal in the area. Since the ,Ive used wetwipes occasionally,but Ive developed 3 rectal/anal problems over ther the past 6 months or more,but I dont have insurance,so its just a part of my everyday life now. Are there any books or websites that I can read up on my current symptoms to see what might be the culprit for my 3 different issues that I struggle with on a regular basis?? Thank you for reading my long comment.😌
I liked the information I gained and will be increasing my fiber for sure! If I can stay away from surgery and pain, that is my goal! I was pretty sure my posture and the way I stand a lot with my knees locked back, may have something to do with it. We were taught to stand up straight and suck our stomach in, which tightens our stomach muscles and rectum but I fell 1 year ago and fractured my spine in 3 places and my posture is different now. My ex husbands girlfriend was having some issues and bleeding and found out she has rectal cancer, so being checked out and trying to correct the issue is what I want! Thank you again and my best wishes to anyone with this problem!
Lets teach our our children to drink a lot of water every day and feed more fiber foods and fruits. I have suffered with these hemorrhoids for years now. Lack of teaching and guidance on what to eat. Thank you doctors for taking your time teaching this. In africa we dont have good hospitals,so its important for us to really be taught these things in time.
Besides eating quite a bit of fiber, water and yogurt and still being constipated, I added magnesium citrate. It was the best thing I’ve done to help things move and reduce hemorrhoids and doctor approved.
Fiber: glad I eat high fiber cereal. I have enough other problems. BTW: I don’t think anyone ever said “I wonder if I have hemorrhoids”? Oh, hint I learned from my sister who is a nurse: put your suppositories in the fridge. Cooling and relieving at the same time.
Said with great respect we hope we never have to see a doctor like Dr. Ian Choy -- after the diagnostic colonoscopy 2 weeks ago, this is an extremely helpful and important video! Thank you Docs
Thank you so much. I have been having issues with hemorrhoids recently, including swelling and leakage. My annual checkup is soon and I was not sure I wanted to bring this up, but after listening to this video, I will definitely discuss my problems with my doctor. Plus, I will add more fiber into my diet. I do drink a lot of water. This is the best thing on You Tube.
Excruciating doesn't even cover it, but after 2 weeks, I was so thankful I got the surgery. Sadly they're back again, but I'm not going through that again.🤷
Ya doc explained it as "It's no pick-nik", really go on and that needle coming for you! Then obstetrician and sperm donour complained I made them look to make sure it was healing, Holy, explained on, hubby didn't fare much better, ah felt so sorry for them, onto almost being induced onto clogging toilet 🚽 which got hubby off gurney in hosp with man flu, I kid you not!
I got the hemorrhoidectomy when I was 30. Hand to wear diapers for a month because my rear end had to shrink back down. I had hemorrhoids super duper bad. Prolapsing grade four that hurt and blood like crazy. I couldn't even be on my feet for more than 20 minutes or so. Anyway, 10 years later, they're coming back. My diet is much better now but I think some of us are just prone to it. @@sassysandie2865
Thank you for this video! No one (medical wise) ever really looks back there. That is something I learned when I first became a nurse and a pediatrician mentioned it to me. He was right!
A very interesting & informative video. One thing tho, maybe you could keep the graphics up longer as you talk. Makes it easier to understand what youre talking about. Good job tho. Thanx. 🙏❤
This was a very informative and a great explanation Docs! With everyone being in a hurry these days and so many people eating fast food, it becomes more problematic for more people. There are so many great vegetables that are full of fiber and they're easy to prepare! Supplements are also readily available and easy to add to your daily routine! Thanks for sharing another great video!👍
2 weeks ago I went to a nice vegetarian restaurant and as the waiter came up to take the order I noticed he kept grabbing his butt, so I said do you have hemorrhoids? And he said, “no, just what’s on the menu.”
Witch hazel is very soothing and also shrinks my hemorrhoid that occasionally slips out… I keep baby wipes and bottle of witch hazel to soak baby wipes…
A while back, one of your guest surgeons made a comment about eating bran buds every day as a cure for constipation; that it would help the alleviate the suffering of so many. She was not wrong. Over 2 years later, bran buds and yogurt are still my evening snack every night. They work like a charm! No wonder Costco says bran buds are one of their biggest selling cereals.
Same here. I saw the video from a while back and started Bran Buds in my diet. Works wonders! Thank you for your very informative videos….very much appreciated!!
Aren’t almonds, hazelnuts, and oatmeal very good fiber sources? I have had problems with hemorrhoids about four years ago. They sometimes act up a little from time to time.
I've had three bouts with hemorrhoids, after having my last three kids..😊. but one of my Granddaughters has some sort of genetic issue and actually had to have surgery for bleeding hemroids at 5 yrs old. BTW, you don't have to have sedation for a colonoscopy, I've had four over a 20 year span and Never took anything. It's not that bad and very interesting to watch
I know by my own experience that changing to a very low carb diet, even with low fibre, can also cure severe constipation and incipient hemorrhoids. For years I was eating an obsessively "healthy" Mediterranean-style diet. Low fat, high fruit, vegetables, often organic. I suffered terrible constipation, also reflux. In late 2017 I found out my blood sugar was too high and changed to a low carb diet. Gradually, both constipation and reflux have completely healed, regardless of how much fibre I ingest. Other people eating low carb say the same. Now I just need to throw out all those unused suppositories and indigestion pills. You probably don't believe me, but try it and you may be surprised.
Thank you! I was wondering if anyone could comment on healthy low carb diet as a treatment for this problem. I’m doubtful that the fiber suggested will help as much as just softening the stool with fats in diet.
@@_Joyeetaa Hello, I am trying to keep down to 10g net carbs / 20g total daily. I am eating lots of protein and fat, for my muscles and energy. This is generally considered a very low carb / keto diet. I prioritise keeping my blood glucose low. Typical food intake in a day would be: breakfast: 50+g low carb cheese, 10 small green olives, 20-30g butter, 10-20g macadamia nuts, 10g Brazil nuts, 10g 100% cocoa chocolate buttons, coffee with 1T double (heavy) cream, creatine, MCT oil. Lunch: cold chicken legs (with skin),
I’m thinking sugar and other junk in my diet over the weekend have caused this flare that I’m having right now but I can’t find much info on it. Thanks for your comment.
I have an external one I’ve had for the last 38 years. I’ve had doctors tell me they could get that off and I said no it doesn’t bother me. I do take fiber a big old scoop about three times a week.
Best excuse for calling in sick..."I have really bad hemorrhoids.". No one wants to ask questions. It's like they can get hemorrhoids by just thinking about them.
Fiber is your friend! Carrots and broccoli and oatmeal and flaxseed grain every day! I think the worst pain I can recall was transient osteoporosis of the hip. Imagine that your bone feels like it’s exploding every time you move the joint. Thank God it’s rare.
it is life-changing I haven't been to the gym in two weeks and they say to exercise but if I exercise it doesn't go away no insurance can't go to the hospital I just have to suffer and hope it heals 😢
Broccoli, broccoli, broccoli. I don't have many issues with hemorrhoids, and the reason is eating broccoli multiple times a week. If for some reason I don't have access to broccoli (i.e. travel) I notice the difference almost immediately.
Last week I thought take a break from Broccoli , you've been eating it almost everyday for months... Now I'm suffering... Bought some yesterday, I'll be cooking it up tomorrow... Thanks Mate!!!
I’ve got lots of issues with my guts, internal hemorrhoids being one of them. Bleeding, leakage, itching…all the things. Since I got a bidet, all that has completely resolved. Also, unsedated sigmoidoscopy? No thanks! Been there, done that. It hurts.
If you have a hemorrhoidectomy; your best friends will be fiber, laxative, sitz bath, and pain meds. The pain isn't worse than a kidney stone, but the location elevates the pain+anxiety.
This topic does need to be normalized, so much thanks for this video. While some great tips were mentioned in this vid: More fiber, fruits/veggies & liquid/water intake, don't strain etc..., there's one item that either wasn't mentioned or I missed. Given our current societal dependence on tech... when you go do your business, LEAVE YOUR PHONE BEHIND! (no pun intended), aka don't read. Try to limit your 'session' to 10 mins, preferably less. It may feel you're not completely 'empty' when the time's up but that could be the internal/enlarged hemorrhoids at play. Even if you do need to go again a little later, the trick is to limit the time. This has helped me and I've noticed much improvement with these 'pain in the butt' (sorry, couldn't resist) issues. It may not be a cure-all (and I'm def not a doctor), but try this tip along with the others presented in this vid and see if that helps some - it has for me.
I bleed many times after riding my bike!😩Got them from having 3 babies over 9 pounds. I eat a lot of whole food fiber. Frustrating that the bleeding has stained and ruined underpants! They come and go but not sure I would want to do any of the procedures. I’m 71 so hopefully I can live with it. Witch hazel and epsom salt baths help.
I have had them for a decade since a pregnancy. Whenever I see blood, I feel super stressful. I had two rubber bandings. Now, I use Collinsonia root to strengthen the veins and to stop the bleeding. At least it stops for a few months then comes back. I'm okie with that. Best of luck to all.
Hi Docs, thank you for providing us all with such valuable information.👏🏻🙏🏼Quick question here, you mentioned that haemorrhoidectomy can sometimes cause leakage in some people afterwards, will banding also cause the same issue?
FIBER, FIBER, FIBER! Eat it. And, keep eating it! Also very important is MAGNESIUM CITRATE (400mg). It pulls water into the stool. And, your muscles love it.
You shared and talked about many issues. It’s kinda of difficult to decide whether one should proceed with the stapling surgery or just live with haemorrhoids! Seems there are more cons than pros going for whichever procedure!
Hello Doctors, My aunt is going to have surgery done about hemorrhoids to be removed. I have just sent her Collinsonia, Stone roots chopped her to make a Tea out of it. Her problem is that her stomach also is in pain, even water is hurting her stomach and she can not eat greens or vegetables. Even little acidity in food is causing excruciating pain in her stomach and as we know without hydrochloric acid we can not digest food. So pain in stomach and pain caused by hemorrhoids made her life unbearable. My guess is that low hydrochloric acid also caused mucus liner to wear out. Anyway, I have no idea how to restore her stomach problem as without proper digestion and constipations hemorrhoids even after surgery can reoccur again. In 10 days she will get Collinsonia roots, but any idea how to restore her stomach which can not take even blended greens with apple and even water which also hurts her stomach? Thank you so much for amazing video!
Hello doctors, could you please make a video about tea sweeteners? there have been some talking about having tea sweeteners in any food or drink in the UK, saying that tea sweeteners cause more harm than good if you are diabetic, they even say it could cause cancer, that would be appreciated, all the best.
I have hemorrhoids more than three years and i am tired about taking medicine because there is nothing changed in bleeding i am decide to take surgery next month but i want some adverse from us please
Very helpful , knowledgeable explanation, Thanks . I am 83 & generally very healthy & just started to have this problem; after a 3 week bout of virtually diarrhea; I have not yet seen a Dr.- so looking at the pic posted at time 8:32 , , so I am not sure if I have ,- Prolapsed Internal or the - External I was born in Toronto , raised in Canada, but Dr. Weening talks so fast & runs the words togeather , I can not understand some of what he says ; - Sorry
Your video was excellent your guest was helpful also. I went to the emergency room and have been there before many times Items like reverse total shoulders being done three times! That pain I understood Bleeding internally and will the black stool was something that I didn't understand and that pain was horrifically bad then and it still hurts today 4 days later Thanks again for the video
Do you have a video on polyps? My wife had a polyp blowout, massive unchecked bleeding, emergency surgery and 2 pints of transfusion blood needed. Was a very scary time!
For several years I had itchy piles that were greatly relieved by suppositories containing lidocaine. Then the lidocaine suppositories seemed unavailable, and for no apparent reason the piles became internal, emerging during and retreating after bowel movements without being itchy or painful. I don't recall any dietary changes during that period.
i have a cardiac patient who is on blood thinners n has bleeding hemorrhoids , i dnt know how to treat him ,as fibers will also not reverse blood thinners effect . dr help . im a pharmacist by profession .
