By Seymour Wells

Okay, so it isn't the most glamorous disease in the world. And yes, it is the butt of many jokes, no pun intended. Take away the innuendo. Remove the humor from the equation. What's left? A serious, painful ailment.

The bottom line is that this is probably one of the most prevalent illnesses in the world. It's also the least talked about. Do you know that a huge percentage of people never even discuss it with their doctor?

They feel embarrassed and don't realize that at any given time there are millions of other hemorrhoid suffers who feel the same way. Isn't it about time to set aside perceptions and start dealing with the problem directly?

The first step is to know exactly what hemorrhoids are and what they are not. After all, how can you begin to deal with a problem without knowing what causes it. The cause can be as complex as the ailment itself.

In "The Complete Guide to Hemorrhoids" the author candidly explains what they are and what causes them. You might be surprised when you learn what causes these pesky problems.

Many women who have given birth are totally familiar with what they are and why they have them. You may not know that they are also caused by disease. What disease can cause hemorrhoids is covered inside.

Are you sure that you have hemorrhoids? Some folks think they have hemorrhoids and don't seek medical help, again largely due to embarrassment. This is extremely dangerous because there are other illnesses that may mimic the symptoms. Cancer is one of them!

Okay, so you think you have hemorrhoids. What's the next step? That will be up to your doctor. Again, in "The Complete Guide to Hemorrhoids" you will find an explanation of the different types of treatments that are available.

Of course the treatment depends on the severity of the problem. The longer you let the problem continue the more severe your case will become. You really need medical help to make the correct determination regarding your treatment.

"The Complete Guide to Hemorrhoids" explains treatment options such as:

• Rubberband Ligation

• Sclerotherapy

• Cryotherapy

• Infrared coagulation

• Hemorrhoidectomy

What about home treatments? These may work in some cases. Learn what's available and how to use the treatments. There is also a full chapter on herbal treatments for hemorrhoids. Yep, you can treat them naturally as long as you catch them early enough.

Diet, nutrition and hormones are other considerations.

Look, this may not be the poster child of trendy diseases, but it can be very, very uncomfortable not to mention downright painful. Why suffer needlessly? Grab your copy of "The Complete Guide to Hemorrhoids" for just pennies and put yourself on the road to recovery.