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Diet for Piles and Hemorrhoids



What is Hemorrhoids?

Piles are abnormal veins at anal canal which has been dilated and swollen due to extreme pressure exerted during passing stool. When Patient pushes down to pass the stool, blood runs with more pressure. Due to this continues extra pressure inside blood vessels it swells out. This swollen mass comes into lumen to make passage narrow. So while passing each stool, it rubs over the swelling. It may cause bleeding and pain.

Causes of Hemorrhoids

  • Genetic
  • Pressure during bowel movements
  • Diarrhoea or constipation
  • Extra weight, obesity
  • Pregnancy
  • Low fibre diet, high consumption of processed spicy foods
  • Also, people who sit or stand for long hours are at greater risk too

Diet for Hemorrhoids

    A simple lifestyle change can give relief from mild Hemorrhoids symptoms.

    • Dietary changes by adding more fibre in the diet through whole grain like barley, quinoa, brown rice, rye, oats and legumes etc.
    • Adding a variety of fruits and vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, kale, cabbage, zucchini, pumpkin, bell peppers, cucumber etc. Fruits like melon, pear, apple raspberries, banana and prunes. Also adding one root vegetable a day like sweet potato, carrot, beetroot, turnips etc.
    •  Drinking adequate water will also prevent constipation.
    • Lead a physically active life, and involved in regular physical activity for a minimum of 30 minutes a day
    •  Don’t wait when one get an urge to use the washroom or strain during bowel movement
    • Maintain a healthy weight
    • For faster relief, sit in a warm bath or use an ice pack or hemorrhoids cream.

    Foods to avoid:

    It is a good idea to reduce the intake of low fibre foods which can result in constipation and at the same time can aggravate Hemorrhoids.
    •  Limit intake of dairy products including milk, cheese and other variety.
    •  Refined flour like white bread, pasta, noodles etc.
    •  Red and processed meats which are low in fibre and high in sodium.
    •  Fried, Salty and Spicy foods which will make hemorrhoids more sensitive and make it more painful.
    • Caffeinated beverages and Alcohol can harden your stool and may increase pain and discomfort.

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