I've had hemorrhoids in some form or another since I was 18, and I am now 23. One or more of the following occurs: - bleeding hemorrhoids during bowel movements (occasional) - discomfort after bowel movements, i.e. swelling & mild pain - hemorrhoids constantly present - swollen after bowel movement; very small but still present during the day. Also, I'm pretty sure I have anal fissures. There is a definite 'opening' back there which sometimes leaks a small amount of blood during bowel movements or a clear fluid occasionally during normal daily activity. I've had a colonoscopy (diagnosed w/Hemorrhoids but no polyps, etc.). At the time I had no health insurance so I didn't get the prescription for suppositories. I've tried baths, wipes, suppositories, fiber, water..all the natural remedies. Should I seriously consider surgery, laser, etc.? I am otherwise totally healthy - no smoker, normal weight. It is getting to the point that it is a constant nuisance and source of discomfort.

I have a small hemorrhoid and it isn't too bothersome, just itchy. I just diagnosed it as a hemorrhoid today so I've taken the following precautions-i don't wipe(i rinse in the shower afterwards), plan to eat more fiber, and I'm using preparation H. Will it take more than a week or 2 to clear up? Also, with preparation H should I apply it after every bowel movement? And last....do most people consider hemorrhoids to be embarrasing like how people consider having diarrhea embarrasing?

What is the best remedy for hemorrhoids(external) aside from operation?Is there any medicine that can remove this?

I don't have any of the other syptoms people are talking about like pain, bleeding, etc. The only problem I have is constipation from the hemorrhoids.