Hemorrhoid self-care

Take control of your hemorrhoids, privately

Sitwell helps you understand what you have, follow a clear daily plan and know when it is time to see a doctor. No name or email needed, and no adverts.

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What Sitwell does

Find your type

Tap the plain picture that matches what you notice. No medical words needed.

A plan for every day

A few small habits a day: no straining, a footstool, water and fibre, warm baths.

A roadmap, not just tips

Calm a flare, build the habits that stop it coming back, then maintain.

Gentle guided exercises

Slow breathing and movement routines with a timer and demonstrations.

Track what helps

Log a bowel movement in five taps and spot what sets off a flare.

Know when to see a doctor

Clear red-flag checks and a weekly check-in that tells you when to get help.

Guides

Plain answers to the questions people actually ask, with sources.

Bleeding hemorrhoids: when to see a doctorBright red blood when wiping is often hemorrhoids, but get it checked once. What the blood color means, how to ease it, and the signs that need a doctor today.Hemorrhoids during pregnancy and after birthHemorrhoids during pregnancy and after birth are common and usually settle. Why they happen, what is safe to try, and when to call your midwife or doctor.How long do hemorrhoids last?Most hemorrhoid flare-ups settle in a few days to a week, but some types need treatment. See healing times by type, what speeds it up and when to see a doctor.How to take a sitz bath for hemorrhoidsSit in 3-4 inches of plain warm water (about 40°C/104°F) for 10-15 minutes, 2-3 times a day. Steps, timings, what to add and what the evidence says.Internal vs external hemorrhoids: how to tell the differenceInternal hemorrhoids bleed but rarely hurt. External ones are lumps you can feel at the edge. Compare the types, grades 1 to 4, and signs that need a doctor.

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Sitwell gives general self-care information. It does not diagnose and does not replace a doctor. If you have heavy bleeding, severe pain or feel faint, get medical help now.