Eat high-fiber foods to encourage smooth bowel movements and prevent hemorrhoidal pain.
If the time that you spend in the toilet causes more grief than relief due to the anal pain and bleeding that accompanies your bowel movements, you may have hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids occur when the veins in your anal canal swell because of additional pressure on them. This can be brought on by numerous factors, including constipation, poor diet, pregnancy and obesity. You can get relief from the pain and discomfort that accompany this condition by making lifestyle and dietary changes, using home remedies and receiving medical treatments.
Lifestyle Changes
If chronic constipation is causing your hemorrhoids, perform moderate exercise or walk briskly for around 20 minutes daily to encourage bowel movements. Visit the toilet as soon as you feel the urge, as delaying your bowel movements can lead to constipation. Avoid straining while passing stools, as it can bring on hemorrhoidal pain. Wear cotton underwear to prevent moisture from forming, which can irritate your hemorrhoids, and wear loose clothing to alleviate the pressure on your anal area.
Dietary Modifications
Increase your fiber intake so that you pass soft, painless stools rather than hard ones that cause you to strain and aggravate internal hemorrhoids. Consume foods that contain insoluble fiber such as fresh fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains and cereal, which encourage a smooth elimination of waste from your body. Take care to increase your fiber intake gradually to avoid bloating and gas. Drink at least six glasses of water daily to encourage bowel movements.
