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02/12/2013 9:30 AM EST
Whether you consider them a fit topic for conversation or not, it’s evident that Americans want information about hemorrhoids. In 2012, more people searched Google for information on hemorrhoids than on any other health topic.
According to the National Institutes of Health, these swollen and inflamed veins in the lower part of the rectum or anus affect 75% of people at some point in their lives.
In this Consumer Update, learn what causes hemorrhoids, how to treat them and preventive steps you can take to keep from having hemorrhoids yourself.
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