Hemorrhoidal symptoms often begin with painless rectal bleeding. This blood can be seen on the toilet tissue and stool and appears bright red. However, rectal bleeding may be a symptom of other anal-rectal disorders. Therefore, it is important to discuss this symptom with your Hemorrhoid Treatment Center of Manhattan when it occurs. Although some bleeding hemorrhoids subside within 1-2 weeks, others progress over time leading to itching, discharge and tissue prolapse (bulging). Hemorrhoids may reach a point where surgical intervention is the... read full review »