About hemorrhoids ,there are few diseases that are more chronicled in human history than symptomatic hemorrhoidal disease.References occur in ancient texts dating back to Babylonian, Egyptian, Greek, and Hebrew cultures. Included in many of these writings are multiple recommended treatment regimens such as anal dilatation, topical ointments, and the intimidating red-hot poker. Although few persons have died of hemorrhoidal disease, many patients have wished they had, particularly after therapy; this fact led to the beatification of St. Fiacre, the patron saint of gardeners and hemorrhoidal sufferers. This discussion should guide the practitioner in a more humane approach to hemorrhoidal disease with an emphasis on cost effectiveness and minimal complications.
