About Hemorrhoids: Haemorrhoids are swollen veins in the anal canal. This is a common problem that is usually not serious. Veins can swell inside the anal canal to form haemorrhoids. How are Haemorrhoids Diagnosed? Haemorrhoids are diagnosed by a detailed history followed by a rectal digital examination and proctoscopy. This is all done at the clinic itself. The history will classically entail the passage of hard motions, bright red painless bleeding associated with motions and a history of constipation. What Is The Treatment For Haemorrhoids? Treatments of haemorrhoids depend on the stage of this disease process. Early stage haemorrhoids are successfully treated with a combination of high fibre diet, plenty of oral fluids, avoidance of straining during defaecation and local application of topical ointment. Surgery is almost never warranted. More advance stage haemorrhoids (stage III and IV) may require surgical intervation if all efforts at conservative treatment are unsuccess