Time to Focus on Men’s Health
June 20, 2011, by Michael E. Kelly, MD, FACS
As we focus on dads each June, it’s also time to renew focus on men’s health and schedule potentially life-saving health screenings.
Given the choice between undergoing a simple health screening or suffering a life-threatening illness, it’s safe to assume most men would choose the screening. Unfortunately, far too many men ignore recommendations for routine health screenings and often ignore symptoms that can be indicators of serious disease. The symptoms of hemorrhoids, for example, are similar to those of more serious health problems, such as polyps or colorectal cancer. In those instances, early treatment is crucial. (more…)
Posted in Hemorrhoid Treatment,Surgical Oncology | Comments (0)Take Time for Hemorrhoid Treatment
January 17, 2011, by C. Stone Mitchell, MD, FACS
Hemorrhoids are an oft maligned and far too often ignored medical condition. Symptoms typically begin with painless rectal bleeding during bowel movements. Other symptoms can include pain or a burning sensation, protrusion of tissue around the anus, and itching. (more…)