<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>HemorrhoidsPro blog</title><description>Clear, research-backed guides to hemorrhoid symptoms, fast relief, treatment and prevention, plus honest picks for the creams, cushions, sitz baths and other products that help.</description><link>https://hemorrhoidspro.com/</link><language>en-us</language><item><title>Can you pop a hemorrhoid? Why not to, and what to do instead</title><link>https://hemorrhoidspro.com/blog/can-you-pop-a-hemorrhoid/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hemorrhoidspro.com/blog/can-you-pop-a-hemorrhoid/</guid><description>Can you pop a hemorrhoid like a pimple? No. Why squeezing or lancing a hemorrhoid at home is risky, what a doctor can do in the first 72 hours, and what eases it.</description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hemorrhoids or colon cancer? How to tell when bleeding needs a check</title><link>https://hemorrhoidspro.com/blog/hemorrhoids-or-colon-cancer/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hemorrhoidspro.com/blog/hemorrhoids-or-colon-cancer/</guid><description>Hemorrhoids or colon cancer? How rectal bleeding from each one differs, the warning signs studies link to cancer, and when bleeding needs a colonoscopy.</description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How long do hemorrhoids last, and can they go away on their own?</title><link>https://hemorrhoidspro.com/blog/can-hemorrhoids-go-away-on-their-own/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hemorrhoidspro.com/blog/can-hemorrhoids-go-away-on-their-own/</guid><description>How long hemorrhoids last: most small flares settle in days to a few weeks, and a clotted lump in 1 to 3 weeks. What speeds healing and when to see a doctor.</description><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hemorrhoid or anal fissure? How to tell them apart</title><link>https://hemorrhoidspro.com/blog/hemorrhoid-or-anal-fissure/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hemorrhoidspro.com/blog/hemorrhoid-or-anal-fissure/</guid><description>A fissure usually causes sharp pain with a bowel movement. A hemorrhoid often does not. How they differ, how each is treated, and why an exam settles it.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Does scrolling on the toilet cause hemorrhoids?</title><link>https://hemorrhoidspro.com/blog/phone-on-the-toilet-hemorrhoids/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hemorrhoidspro.com/blog/phone-on-the-toilet-hemorrhoids/</guid><description>A 2025 study linked phone use on the toilet with hemorrhoids and longer sits. What the research shows, what it does not prove, and a simple toilet routine.</description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Does witch hazel work for hemorrhoids?</title><link>https://hemorrhoidspro.com/blog/witch-hazel-for-hemorrhoids/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hemorrhoidspro.com/blog/witch-hazel-for-hemorrhoids/</guid><description>Does witch hazel work for hemorrhoids? What the studies show, how to use pads for about a week, and who should skip them.</description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Preparation H vs Tucks: which should you buy?</title><link>https://hemorrhoidspro.com/blog/preparation-h-vs-tucks/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hemorrhoidspro.com/blog/preparation-h-vs-tucks/</guid><description>Preparation H and Tucks do different jobs. See which cream, ointment, or cooling pad fits pain, itching, or swelling, and when to use both.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Anti-itch or numbing cream: which one do hemorrhoids need?</title><link>https://hemorrhoidspro.com/blog/hydrocortisone-vs-lidocaine-for-hemorrhoids/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hemorrhoidspro.com/blog/hydrocortisone-vs-lidocaine-for-hemorrhoids/</guid><description>Hydrocortisone eases hemorrhoid itch and lidocaine numbs pain. See the trials, steroid side effects, time limits, and pregnancy notes.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ice or heat for hemorrhoids: which helps more?</title><link>https://hemorrhoidspro.com/blog/ice-or-heat-for-hemorrhoids/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hemorrhoidspro.com/blog/ice-or-heat-for-hemorrhoids/</guid><description>Cold packs ease hemorrhoid swelling and warm water relaxes the muscle. See when to use ice or a sitz bath, and for how long.</description><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The best sleeping position for hemorrhoids</title><link>https://hemorrhoidspro.com/blog/best-sleeping-position-for-hemorrhoids/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hemorrhoidspro.com/blog/best-sleeping-position-for-hemorrhoids/</guid><description>The best sleeping position for hemorrhoids is on your side with a pillow between your knees. What we know, and what is still a guess.</description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Does spicy food cause hemorrhoids?</title><link>https://hemorrhoidspro.com/blog/does-spicy-food-cause-hemorrhoids/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hemorrhoidspro.com/blog/does-spicy-food-cause-hemorrhoids/</guid><description>Does spicy food cause hemorrhoids? What the chili pepper trials found, when chili does burn (fissures and after surgery), and which foods matter more.</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rubber band ligation: what to expect</title><link>https://hemorrhoidspro.com/blog/rubber-band-ligation-what-to-expect/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hemorrhoidspro.com/blog/rubber-band-ligation-what-to-expect/</guid><description>What hemorrhoid banding feels like, how long pain and bleeding last, how many sessions to plan for, and how often it works.</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hemorrhoidectomy recovery, week by week</title><link>https://hemorrhoidspro.com/blog/hemorrhoidectomy-recovery-timeline/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hemorrhoidspro.com/blog/hemorrhoidectomy-recovery-timeline/</guid><description>A day-by-day and week-by-week hemorrhoidectomy recovery timeline, from pain control and the first bowel movement to work, walking, and warning signs.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Apple cider vinegar and other viral hemorrhoid remedies, checked</title><link>https://hemorrhoidspro.com/blog/apple-cider-vinegar-for-hemorrhoids/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hemorrhoidspro.com/blog/apple-cider-vinegar-for-hemorrhoids/</guid><description>Apple cider vinegar for hemorrhoids has no trial behind it, and vinegar can burn sore skin. What the evidence says, and what to use instead.</description><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you push a prolapsed hemorrhoid back in?</title><link>https://hemorrhoidspro.com/blog/can-you-push-a-prolapsed-hemorrhoid-back-in/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hemorrhoidspro.com/blog/can-you-push-a-prolapsed-hemorrhoid-back-in/</guid><description>How to gently push a prolapsed hemorrhoid back in, when to stop, what grades 1 to 4 mean, and which treatments fit grade 3 and grade 4.</description><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Stool softener, fiber or laxative: which one for hemorrhoids?</title><link>https://hemorrhoidspro.com/blog/stool-softener-vs-fiber-vs-laxative/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hemorrhoidspro.com/blog/stool-softener-vs-fiber-vs-laxative/</guid><description>Fiber, stool softeners, and laxatives for hemorrhoids: what the McRorie trial, fiber reviews, and the AGA/ACG constipation guideline found.</description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Is a bidet good for hemorrhoids?</title><link>https://hemorrhoidspro.com/blog/bidet-for-hemorrhoids/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hemorrhoidspro.com/blog/bidet-for-hemorrhoids/</guid><description>Bidet studies do not show that rinsing causes hemorrhoids. See the research, the harms of a strong spray, and how to use a gentle setting.</description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why hemorrhoids itch more at night</title><link>https://hemorrhoidspro.com/blog/why-hemorrhoids-itch-more-at-night/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hemorrhoidspro.com/blog/why-hemorrhoids-itch-more-at-night/</guid><description>Why hemorrhoid itch often gets worse in bed, how wipes and moisture keep it going, and how long anti-itch creams are meant to be used.</description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>