Can hemorrhoids go away on their own?
Disease description:
I've developed hemorrhoids. After eating spicy food, my bottom hurts, and there's occasionally bleeding during bowel movements. However, I feel embarrassed about going to the hospital for an examination, so I'd like to ask whether hemorrhoids can resolve on their own?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Jingxiang
Whether hemorrhoids resolve on their own depends on their type and severity. Generally, mild internal hemorrhoids may improve or even resolve spontaneously after adjustments to diet and lifestyle, such as increasing dietary fiber intake, avoiding prolonged sitting or standing, and maintaining anal hygiene. However, more severe hemorrhoids, such as external or mixed hemorrhoids, often involve complex pathological changes including venous dilation, inflammation, or thrombosis, and typically do not resolve without treatment. These cases usually require medical interventions such as medications, physical therapies, or surgical procedures to relieve symptoms and eliminate the hemorrhoids. Maintaining healthy lifestyle and dietary habits is also crucial for preventing recurrence. For individuals with hemorrhoids, timely medical consultation, accurate diagnosis, and appropriate treatment selection are essential.
