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Hemorrhoids form when veins in the rectum enlarge because of straining, pressure, age or pregnancy.  By the age of 50, at least half of all Americans will have been diagnosed with hemorrhoids.  While rarely serious, hemorrhoids can and do interfere with daily activities.  Watch for these symptoms and if present, contact your physician for advice on the best hemorrhoid treatment for you:1.    Hemorrhoids that bleed frequently or excessively.2.    Severe pain that prohibits sitting or standing for short periods of time.3.    A fever that lasts for more than two days.4.    Inability to have a bowel movement.5.    Dark blood in stools.6.    Vomiting.