Symptoms of hemorrhoids can range from mild to severe and can include not only pain, but also itching and bleeding. Some people even say that their hemorrhoids are the most painful thing they have experienced. But despite the very real discomfort and pain that hemorrhoids cause, hemorrhoids themselves can't kill you.

What happens if you let hemorrhoids go untreated?

When left untreated, your internal prolapsed hemorrhoid may get trapped outside the anus and cause significant irritation, itching, bleeding, and pain.

Can hemorrhoids turn into cancer?

No. Hemorrhoids do not lead to cancer. However, the primary indication to many people that they may be suffering from hemorrhoids is blood in the stool, on the toilet paper, or in the toilet bowl after a bowel movement.