Posts by Brando Cruz
Work-From-Home Hemorrhoid Survival Guide: Simple Habits to Live Pain-Free Without Surgery
The Work-From-Home Advantage Working from home is a blessing. Not everyone gets that chance, and if you’re someone battling hemorrhoids, trust me—it’s a lifesaver. Because if you’ve ever had a flare-up in the middle of an office shift, you know exactly what kind of hell I’m talking about. The sharp sting, the throbbing pressure—it’s like…
Read MoreDonut Pillows for Hemorrhoids: Lifesaver or Overhyped?
Do Donut-Shaped Pillows Work for Hemorrhoids? If you’ve ever had a hemorrhoid flare-up and needed to sit for more than a few minutes, you know the pain can make even the most comfortable chair feel like torture. That’s where a donut-shaped pillow for hemorrhoids comes in. These cushions are designed to reduce direct pressure on…
Read MoreWhat Makes Hemorrhoids Shrink Fast: The Power of This Triple Combo
What Makes Hemorrhoids Shrink Fast: The Power of Creams, Sitz Baths & Resting If you’re looking for ways to help hemorrhoids shrink quickly, you’re not alone. I’ve learned over time that the fastest approach is a combination of three frontline strategies—over-the-counter creams or witch hazel, warm sitz baths, and resting (especially lying on the left…
Read MoreHemorrhoids Are Ruining My Life: What a Viral Reddit Thread Teaches Us
The Short List: What Consistently Helped Fiber + fluids, every day. Oats, flaxseed, fruits, veg, and/or a fiber supplement—paired with plenty of water. Consistency matters. No lingering or straining on the toilet. Sit, go, and get up. Phones encourage long, strainy sessions—skip the scroll. Warm water soaks (sitz baths). 10–20 minutes in warm water, a…
Read MoreASCRS 2024 Hemorrhoid Guidelines: Evaluation, Office Procedures, and Surgery
TL;DR (Fast Facts) History/physical first; don’t blame every rectal bleed on hemorrhoids—scope selected patients. Start with dietary fiber + behavior; strong recommendation, moderate evidence. Rubber band ligation (RBL) = most effective office treatment for grade I–II and some grade III after conservative care. Excisional hemorrhoidectomy (EH) for external or combined internal+external (grades III–IV); strong, high-quality…
Read MoreThe Most Comfortable Position to Relieve Hemorrhoid Pain
Finding Comfort During a Hemorrhoid Flare-Up When a hemorrhoid flare-up hits, even resting can feel impossible. But here’s a little relief trick I swear by: after applying your cream, taking a soothing sitz bath, or using an ice pack, lie down on your left side. This simple position can help reduce the pressure on your…
Read MoreIs the Squatty Potty Worth It? My Review for Hemorrhoid Relief
My Experience and Review of the Squatty Potty Simple Curve Toilet Stool Living with hemorrhoids for years taught me that small changes can make a big difference in managing flare-ups and staying comfortable. One tool that’s been a game-changer in my routine is the Squatty Potty Simple Curve Toilet Stool. I’ve tried countless remedies to…
Read MoreBreaking Down Hemorrhoid Classification: Insights from Wang and Colleagues
As of 12:00 PM PST on Saturday, August 9, 2025, a significant study by Wang and colleagues, published in Frontiers in Medicine on October 11, 2023, is making waves in the medical community. Titled “Time to change? Present and prospects of hemorrhoidal classification,” this research dives deep into improving how we categorize hemorrhoids—a common condition…
Read MoreLatest Hemorrhoid Management Research
As of 12:04 PM PST on Saturday, August 9, 2025, a notable study by Sung Il Kang, published in the Journal of the Anus, Rectum and Colon (Volume 9, Issue 2, Pages 179-191, 2025), sheds new light on the evolving landscape of hemorrhoid treatment. Titled “Latest Research Trends on the Management of Hemorrhoids,” this review…
Read MoreLiving With Hemorrhoids? This One Change Saved My Sanity
Why a Standing Desk is a Game Changer for People with Hemorrhoids After decades of living with hemorrhoids, I’ve learned one thing the hard way: the longer you sit, the faster the pain comes knocking. It doesn’t matter if you’ve got the cushiest office chair in the world—when you’re parked on your rear for hours,…
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