Diet and Hemorrhoids
The worst food to eat when you have hemorrhoids can be highly detrimental to the speed with which they heal. Here are some important examples.
Avoid foods that give you constipation
Avoiding constipation must be a primary aim to treat hemorrhoids. Constipation can cause inflammation and bleeding and is considered a leading cause of hemorrhoids. In particular bleached white flour, sugar, fructose and those with high sodium content. In practice this rules out white bread and many convenience foods. Large quantities of red meat should be avoided though may be eaten a couple of times a week. Avoid breakfast cereals loaded with sugar. Cut out all energy-dense food like cakes and cookies.
Avoid foods that give you diarrhea
That Friday night curry can have an explosive effect the following morning. There is good research showing that diarrhea is just as bad as constipation at causing hemorrhoids in the first place and then making them worse when you have them. The aim is therefore to adopt a good quality diet that produces a formed stool that is not too hard but easy to pass.
Avoid food that increase inflammation
Hot foods play an aggravating role here. Spices are fine but eat them in moderation. A mild curry is better than burning hot one. Gradually decrease your taste for salt by adding smaller and smaller portions until you add none at all. Don’t eat Mexican too often. French, Italian and Japanese food is generally much better for your hemorrhoid health.Avoid foods that can case direct physical damage to the anus. The worst foods to eat when you have hemorrhoids include all foods causing inflammation.
Anything that leaves a hard and potentially damaging residue in the stool. Nuts are a good example. In general chew your food well to insure that it is well broken down before you digest it.
Avoid drinks which cause dehydration
Dehydration is another cause of constipation and drinks like strong tea and coffee can cause it. Cut down on coffee and drink more water. Avoid alcohol.
General rule for hemorrhoid sufferers
Adopt a healthy diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables. Move away from eating lots of prepackaged food with unhealthy ingredients. The worst foods to eat when you have hemorrhoids include those giving you constipation,diarrhea and inflammation. When your stool reaches the correct soft consistency you know you are making progress. Regular constipation or diarrhea will make your hemorrhoids worse. If you sit reading on the loo you are a candidate for a hemorrhoidectomy at some future date It is much easier to modify your diet than have to undergo hemorrhoid surgery. A good diet also impacts your weight which will again directly contribute to your hemorrhoid health.
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