Hemorrhoid Symptoms can be Warning Signs
While it is rare, rectal bleeding and pain in the anal area can be early signs of colon, rectal and anal cancer. That is why it is so important for you to see your doctor or other health care professional if home treatment does not help eliminate your hemorrhoid symptoms and pain. Only your doctor knows for sure how serious your hemorrhoids are and if you need further evaluation to rule out anything more serious. Just pay close attention to the symptoms that you are experiencing and then see how well they are responding to home treatment. Continuing pain, bleeding or itching could indicate something more serious.