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The Psychological Impact: Addressing Stress from Hemorrhoids

A therapist and a young man engaged in a supportive counseling session, highlighting the psychological impact of dealing with hemorrhoids. The text overlay reads: 'The Psychological Impact: Addressing Stress from Hemorrhoids.

Millions of Americans are affected by hemorrhoids every year, and the emotional toll is rarely talked about. To put that in perspective, that’s 20-50% of the US population experiencing the prevalence of this condition. Hemorrhoids can cause shame, isolation, and anxiety. Many patients with hemorrhoids can’t seek help or talk about it openly because of the stigma […]