Chronic Hemorrhoids Can Be More Than A Nuisance
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Although many people aren’t too eager to discuss their hemorrhoids, it’s important to address the issue with a health care provider if you experience hemorrhoids that don’t respond to treatment. A specialist should check everything out and make sure you don’t have Crohn’s disease, an inflammatory disorder of the gastrointestinal tract.
This is because about 30% of Crohn’s patients have a form of the disease that manifests as fleshy sores or growths around the anal area. These are often mistaken for common hemorrhoids and leads to the disorder going undiagnosed and untreated. Crohn’s can lead to bowel obstructions, painful fissures, and colon cancer, so you’ll definitely want to have any lingering hemorrhoids checked out.
