Only a few people known that hemorrhoids can be dangerous if they are not taken care of. In fact, if you let an hemorrhoid live, it's your whole body who will pay the price. An infected haemorrhoids can cause an anal fissure and sometimes even death.
The man are mainly targeted here, because they generaly wait too long to consult a doctor. There's no shame in having an hemorrhoid and you have to get rid of it as fast as possible. Of course before consulting a doctor, there's a couple of steps that can help you with your problem. For exemple, in pharmacy are sold specialised cream for helps to attenuate the hemorrhoids. However, if the hemorrhoid persist even with the cream, it's better to consult without waiting. The faster you go see a doctor, the better will be the treatment for hemorrhoids !
To avoid having hemorroids, there are a couple of security measures to follow. First, avoid forcing when you go to the bathroom. Avoid also to sit on cold surfaces (for exemple don't sit on a walkway during the winter). Finally, if you practice sodomy, be sure to use a good lubrificant.