Scared, anxious and worried. Those are the most common feelings someone has when they have a bleeding hemorrhoid.

Don’t be scared! You’re not dying! I promise!

It’s common; I’ve had them before and I know what you’re feeling right now.

You want a solution and you want it yesterday!

What is causing the blood?

These are some of the causes of bleeding hemorrhoids:

• Very weak rectal vein walls

• Serious constipation

• Prolonged sitting or standing

• Too much caffeine and alcohol

• Pregnancy.

How do I stop it?

If you are bleeding that my advice is to seek a doctor. In the meantime, there are over the counter medicines available that will help.

I’m embarrassed, does anyone need to know?

You wouldn’t believe how long I hid the fact that I had hemorrhoids. I was sure everyone knew just by looking at me. What I learned was that hemorrhoids are common, but aren’t discussed.

Then I found the Internet. I was able to sit at home in the comfort of my house and read everything I wanted to know (and then some I didn’t!)

How do I keep it from happening again?

I can tell you what I did. I changed my diet first. Less fat and more fiber. Was it hard? Sure! But was it worth it? Abso-frickin-lutly!

Living with a bout of hemorrhoids isn’t fun; living with them day after day would be a living nightmare!

Remember, there are a ton of places on the Internet that you can find with information. Many of them sell products to help you; you may not even have to leave your house.

Do a quick search, you’ll be glad you did!