<p>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.<br /><br />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?<br /><br />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?<br /><br />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.<br /><br />In <strong>"The Complete Guide to Hemorrhoids"</strong> the author candidly explains what they are and what causes them.  You might be surprised when you learn what causes these pesky problems.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Are you sure that you have hemorrhoids?  Some folks think they have hemorrhoids and