Internal hemorrhoids can be uncomfortable but aren't typically very painful. “External hemorrhoids, on the other hand—they’re a pain in the butt,” says Adegboyega.

There are other procedures that can help remove or reduce the size of hemorrhoids, too. Is it a polyp? Polyps are precancerous growths in your colon that may bleed.

If polyps are found, they can often be removed then and there, meaning the procedure can help prevent colon cancer. "They're actually more like a fast, cleanse, then a nap.