I went to a basketball tournament last week and after sitting through
several hours of games on very hard seating I have developed a case of
what I would call EXTERNAL hemroids.  You can feel what is like a large
grape-like bulge right near my anus.  It is more annoying than it is
painful.

I have had this sort of thing a few times in my life and usually after
a few days or up to a week they will go away.  Of course I am concerned
and if they don't get better within the next week or so I am gonna see
my doctor.

I do have a few questions that maybe someone can shed some light on.
When do hemroids require surgery?  Is there a certain size they get
where you must have surgery or is it more pain and/or bleeding issues
that require surgery?

Also... Is it true that sometimes external hemroids can approach
GOLFBALL size?

Again... I have non-painful hemroids and just wanted a few of my
questions answered.  If anyone can shed some light here that would be
very much appreciated.

Thanks in advance

D.