Hemorrhoids Have Been With Us A Long Time

In fact, there are writings dated back to ancient Babylon describing that embarrassing and painful condition.

Physicians have been attempting to remedy this ever since with such methods as poultice application, encouraging bed rest and even using a red-hot poker. Patients with this malady were understandably reticent about receiving treatment, as most of it was ineffective if not more painful than the condition itself.

Then in the 1800s, doctors began to experiment further into the treatment of hemorrhoids with injections of iron sulphate, which provided some relief from the condition.

Soon doctors were recommending a regimen of abstinence from such things as alcohol and recommending things such as cold spring water enema after having abstained from food. Needless to say, there have been many things tried to alleviate the symptoms and eliminate the condition.