Diagnosis

Unless there is rectal bleeding, most people with hemorrhoids can diagnose and treat the problem themselves. If you have rectal bleeding, it is important for you to seek care from a physician, so that more dangerous causes of bleeding can be ruled out.

Expected Duration

Painful hemorrhoid flare-ups can be a persistent problem, especially if you suffer from repeated episodes of constipation. Flare-ups are usually brief, and most symptoms disappear within a few days.

In pregnant women, hemorrhoids are often a temporary problem that either improves dramatically or disappears after childbirth.