Corrections Log
We publish a record of factual corrections made to this site. This isn’t a decorative feature — it’s part of how we try to earn trust that no competitor can copy in a day.
| Date | Page | What changed | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-25 | /symptom-checker/ | Rebuilt the tool from scratch: added an age question, a red-flag gate, and an outcome that means “see a doctor” rather than only ever confirming hemorrhoids. Removed all brand names and drug names from results. | The previous version could not output anything other than a hemorrhoid diagnosis, and recommended ibuprofen during a result meant for active bleeding. |
| 2026-07-25 | /best-hemorrhoid-creams/ | Marked Anusol-HC Suppositories as prescription-only in the US and removed it from the OTC ranking. | This product is not available over the counter in the US at this strength. |
| 2026-07-25 | /treatment-guide/ | Removed unsourced statistics (“75 million Americans,” “95% treatable without surgery,” “70–80% resolve with conservative management”) and replaced with sourced, hedged figures. Reordered pain-relief guidance to list acetaminophen first and flag NSAID bleeding risk. | The original figures could not be traced to a specific source and, in places, contradicted each other. |
| 2026-07-25 | Homepage, treatment-guide, best-hemorrhoid-creams, surgery recovery articles | Removed “medically reviewed by a board-certified proctologist” claims that did not name an actual reviewer. | An unnamed reviewer claim is not verifiable and does not meet our editorial policy. |
| 2026-07-25 | Homepage | Removed reader testimonials and a 4.9 rating that could not be independently verified. | Compliance with the FTC Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials (2024). |
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