Can your diet affect Hemorrhoid flare up?
Or are there certain types of food or ingredients that can make things worse. Also can stress have an affect, and are hemorrhoids hereditary? My mother had an operation for them when she was 40, and my father is 64 and has never had them. I am in my early 30′s and had my first one at 30 and second one a month ago, is there anything I can do to help prevent flare up?
December 9th, 2009 at 7:53 am
There is some thought that hemorrhoids my be somewhat hereditary. There seems to be a familial tendency, although it probably plays a small role.
We actually all have hemorrhoids. What causes problems is when they swell, causing symptoms (most commonly pain, itching and bright red blood from trauma).
Things you can do to prevent a flare-up include: avoid constipation, weight loss (if you’re obese), avoid prolonged sitting – whether at work or on the toilet, wash that area regularly.
Fiber supplements and eating a diet high in fiber are very helpful because they keep you regular and keep the stool softer, reducing the trauma that may cause a hemorrhoid to get worse. Stool softeners are also helpful during a flare-up because it allows that area to heal.
December 9th, 2009 at 7:53 am
eat a diet high in fiber…nuts, wheats, fruits and vegis..should calm them down, not sure if it’s hereditary, though
December 9th, 2009 at 7:53 am
dehydration/constipation forces you to strain your sphincter muscles and can lead to hemmorhoids.
December 9th, 2009 at 7:53 am
Don’t eat things that constipate you?
December 9th, 2009 at 7:53 am
Hemorrhoids are weak walls in the intestines so anything that is hard for them to push through or too acidic when it goes through can cause irritation and flare ups or bleeding. Eat lots of fiber and drink lots of water to help them stay healthey. The hemorrhoids are not what may be heriditary but having the weak intestinal walls can be. Then, because you have those weak walls you do not eat properly and it creats the problems. Avoid foods that cause constipation and be sure you keep bran and fiber and lots of water in your diet. There are some medications that help soothe and heal them also so check with your doctor for the best ones for you.
December 9th, 2009 at 7:53 am
eat fruit and vegetables. preferably no junk food, bread and things that constipate your bowels. drink lots of water and everything will flow freely out of your tiny ring piece. oh yea and avoid anal sex or inserting things if you are into that kind of thing
December 9th, 2009 at 7:53 am
As far as diet’s concerned, you need to make sure that your poor old anal sphincter doesn’t have to work – because ‘straining at stool’ is likely to produce indescribable damage. (Indescribable for reasons of good taste, that is). So you must eat a high-fibre diet that will give you one or two firm but easy-to-pass stools.
If adding fibre by means of vegetables, bran, etc., doesn’t work, try adding a bulking agent – psyllium husk is easy to obtain, not especially expensive, and doesn’t taste vile. Just follow the instructions and drink it down as soon as it’s made – put a pinch of powder in some water and watch how quickly it bulks up.
What you *mustn’t* do under any circumstances is take laxatives. They’ll simplly make the problem worse. Enough fibre for easy stools – that’s what you need to aim for.
December 9th, 2009 at 7:53 am
You’re not mentioning if you’re constipated or not. Diet rich in fiber helps with regular and soft bowel movement. Other foods that are affecting the hemorrhoids are foods known as "acidic" ( leaving acidic ash in the body) and spicy foods.
Acidic body (pH) is an "incubator" for all kind of diseases including hemorrhoids. Also overeating and overweight are contributing to development of hemorrhoids, and guess what -overweight people are generally having acidic body pH.