Disease Index

How Long Do Hemorrhoids Last?

Do hemorrhoids go away on their own?

Hemorrhoids do not go away without using any treatment options in most cases. If at all they disappear in case they are very small, there is a chance of their recurring. However, treatment is necessary even if it is a home-based natural treatment or making certain changes in food habits and lifestyle.

How long do hemorrhoids (piles) take to go away?

People who have doubts about their hemorrhoids duration often ask this question. But, the answer to this question may differ from case to case. Some hemorrhoids (piles) are severe while others are not. Some are internal and others are external or prolapsed. The length hemorrhoids lasts depends on the condition and the treatment taken by individual.

how long do hemorrhoids last

The duration of hemorrhoids depends on where you have hemorrhoids and how severe they are. They may last for one or two days or up to a few months.

If the hemorrhoids are small, your symptoms may go away within a few days even if you do not take any treatment. You will have to only make some small changes in your diet and lifestyle such as eat simple food and do not let the stress to develop during bowel movements for reasons such as constipation etc.

However, some hemorrhoids may become so enlarged that they stick out of the anus. These are called prolapsed hemorrhoids. Prolapsed hemorrhoids can take time to heal and may require proper treatment.

Hemorrhoids during pregnancy: When do they heal?

Women may develop hemorrhoids during pregnancy because of the elevated pressure in their abdomen. This generally happens in the later stages of pregnancy such as third trimester.

Pregnancy hormones may also cause the veins in the anal canal to swell. If you develop hemorrhoids in pregnancy, these may last until you give birth. However, during this time, you can use natural hemorrhoid treatments.

According to The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, external hemorrhoids usually last from a few days up to a week. It is advisable that people visit their doctor if the symptoms of hemorrhoids don’t go within a few days with natural home-based treatments.

Healing hemorrhoids – first time hemorrhoids and recurring hemorrhoids

Most people generally feel relief after about two weeks. If the condition is mild, you may feel relief in about a week only. But internal hemorrhoids may take up to two months to be completely gone.

If thrombosis or prolapse has occurred, the time taken to heal may be even more.  If you develop hemorrhoids the first time, the healing process will take lesser time, but recurring hemorrhoids will not take much time to heal.

Healing of hemorrhoids with proper treatment

There are treatment options available to help relieve the pain and remove hemorrhoids relatively easily. Easing pain is directed towards the management of swelling and reduction of pressure on the anal canal.

Consulting your physician is recommended for a detailed and more appropriate treatment plan. If the hemorrhoids are large, it is recommend to not rely only on home treatment. It is better to get a prescription from a doctor. You can read about the treatment of hemorrhoids in this article: Treating Hemorrhoids.

Hemorrhoids Home

Hemorrhoids Graphics

you may like these

Related coverage

Ulcerative Colitis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Ulcerative Colitis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment   What is ulcerative colitis?          Ulcerative Colitis is the most common type of inflammatory bowel disease. It is a. . . .
How Do Doctors Diagnose Cirrhosis?
How Do Doctors Diagnose Cirrhosis?   Cirrhosis Diagnosis The normal functioning of liver is affected by cirrhosis. The diagnosis of a patient suspected with liver cirrhosis starts with detailed medical. . . .
Celiac Disease Complications
Celiac Disease Complications   Celiac disease has a variety of symptoms and it is not easy to be diagnosed. If celiac disease is not diagnosed and treated on time, it may lead to many long-term complications. Sometimes. . . .
Diet for Hemorrhoids: Foods to Eat and Foods to Avoid in Piles
Diet for Hemorrhoids: Foods to Eat and Foods to Avoid in Piles Foods to eat in hemorrhoid “Eat more fiber." "Stay hydrated." This is the advice mostly given to patients who have haemorrhoids (piles). Diet for hemorrhoids. . . .
Can you Get Gallstones without a Gallbladder?
Can you Get Gallstones without a Gallbladder?   Gallbladder and Gallstones Gallbladder is a small sac-like organ present below the liver. It helps in storage of bile produced in the liver. Bile juice helps in the. . . .
Gallbladder Pain (Causes, Symptoms): What is Gallbladder Pain Like?
Gallbladder Pain (Causes, Symptoms): What is Gallbladder Pain Like?   What causes pain in your gallbladder? Gallbladder pain (often misspelled "gall bladder") is a term used to describe any pain that occurs due to a disease. . . .
Crohn’s Disease: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Complications
Crohn’s Disease: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Complications   What is crohn’s disease? Crohn’s disease is a gastrointestinal complication which involves inflammation of intestine. It is a lifelong disease. Crohn’s. . . .
Celiac Disease Treatment
Celiac Disease Treatment Can celiac disease be completely treated or cured? Celiac disease is a chronic autoimmune disorder. It cannot be completely cured. It can only be prevented and controlled. The treatment. . . .
Diverticulitis Pain: Causes and How to Get Relief From It?
Diverticulitis Pain: Causes and How to Get Relief From It?   Understanding diverticulosis, diverticulitis, diverticular abscess Diverticulitis is inflammation or infection of small pouches along the walls of intestines. These. . . .
Appendicitis Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatments, Surgery, and Complications
Appendicitis Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatments, Surgery, and Complications What is appendicitis? Appendicitis is the inflammation and welling of the appendix. The appendix is a small, pocket-type sac of tissue that is located in the first section of the. . . .