If you have hemorrhoids and they do not improve after a week of home care therapy, you should see your physician or a gastroenterologist (digestive health specialist). If your symptoms include rectal pain, itching around the anus, protruding lumps from the anus or bright red blood from the anus, you should also see a doctor for proper diagnoses as the symptoms may be mimicking other conditions. It is important to rule out other conditions before commencing on haemorrhoids treatment.