The most common advice hemorrhoid patients usually get is to eat more fiber and stay hydrated. This advice is excellent, but what exactly should you eat in real life? How should you go about purchasing groceries at the grocery store or decide what to eat? If you too are a victim of hemorrhoids, then here’s what you need to know to have the best diet. You should know that there’s a prescribed diet for hemorrhoids which also avoids constipation.
To avoid fecal impaction, incorporate a sufficient amount of fiber into your daily diet. On the off chance you have chronic constipation, a physician would suggest you take fiber supplements in bulk on a daily basis. This is how the present hemorrhoid problem will be alleviated as well as decreasing the growth of other hemorrhoids. But keep in mind that these supplements require considerable time before the effects become evident.
There are two kinds of fiber, soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber has the tendency of dissolving into water and become gel-like during digestion. It makes your stool soft so you can pass it easily. You may still feel a little irritation during the bowel movement but you can be assured you’ll have no constipation problems. Insoluble fiber can be commonly understood as roughage. That is to say it won’t dissolve. It’s found in seeds and the skin of fruit, so it’s advisable to eat the peels too. High-fiber foods usually contain both kinds of fiber. Consider eating at least 25 to 30 grams of fiber every day. Consuming a lot of fiber can result in gas or bloating. If you’re not used to supplementing with fiber at all, add it to your diet bit by bit. You should also drink more fluids – eight full glasses of water a day, so your body can more readily make use of the fiber.
Beans, nuts and lentils should be a part of your daily diet. These come in several varieties. Depending on which type you choose, you will ingest between 7 to 10 grams of fiber per serving. You can enjoy beans and nuts more in salads. You might also like to include Indian and Middle Eastern recipes because these use lentils, beans and peas prolifically. If you’re intake of white breads, crackers and pastas is high, then opt for versions made with buckwheat, whole grain flour or stone ground cornmeal. These are healthier options and will boost the amount of insoluble fiber.
Barley and cooked oats are also rich in soluble fiber. When you feel like eating munchies go for popcorn with no butter. And obviously fruits and vegetables are great options as well. Try eating the skins too if you can. Apple, pear, plum and potatoes can easily be consumed skin and all.
About Robert Cutler, D.O.
Dr. Robert Cutler has performed duties as a specialist in the field of Proctology over 30 years as a practicing physician. Over this time, he has had great success integrating patient care from both an efficiency standpoint and as a practical approach to holistic and preventative medicine.
Dr. Cutler also performs FDA approved Clinical Trials and has had formal research training in Human Subject Assurance Training, OHRP/NIH and Good Clinical Practice for Investigators, Quintiles. Dr. Cutler continues to work on creating more affordable solutions to help people who are affected by ano-rectal problems as well as various chronic or acute skin issues.
