I was 24 weeks pregnant when I went to a foreign country on vacation. I took every precaution to prevent a hemorrhoid flare-up. My strategy was to beat the usual decrease in fiber that happens when you travel. I bought fruits and nuts for travel and made sure I ate my ordinary amount of fruits [...]

Avocados are a delicious fruit that contain monosaturated and polyunsaturated fats the body needs. Oils provided by an avocado are oleic acid and linoleic, which may help to reduce cholesterol levels. Avocados also provide vital nutrients such as vitamins B, C, E and K, potassium and fiber.  A half avocado contains approximately 160 calories, 2.0 [...]

Spicy foods are delicious but I was not able to enjoy them when I was a chronic hemorrhoid sufferer. As I grew wiser and smarter about what I ate, I learned how to eat spicy food without compromising my digestive health. Chiles are a major part of Mexican, Indian, Thai, Arab and Spanish cuisine so [...]

There is a lot of discussion about nutrition and hemorrhoids. Most has to do with how much fiber we consume. I have found that eating a cup of vegetables at lunch and dinner and two fruits a day keeps me regular. Eating the right amount of fiber has to do with your body size and [...]

Chamomille is derived from the flower of the same name and is widely used for its relaxation effects.  Animal studies have found anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory results using chamomille. People who are allergic to ragweed should avoid chamomille. Because when I had a hemorrhoid flare-up, I often found myself in an unusually stressful situation, I can [...]

Rutin is a bioflavonoid, found in apples and buckwheat. Claims of strengthening capillaries has been attributed to this substance, which is why it has been used by people who suffer from hemorrhoids. I know someone who suffers from hemorrhoids and says that they use this and it is effective. Again, I don’t know how long [...]

I was doing research in the pharmacy and learned how many people use laxatives by talking to the pharmacist and seeing all the over-the-counter options. It seems as if we are somewhat addicted to them. I had a friend in high school who used them to get a flat stomach before going to the beach. [...]

Ointments creams, suppositories and sprays are topical medications commonly used for hemorrhoid relief. Although they have been used for years, it is well known that they do not shrink hemorrhoids nor promote healing. Topical hemorrhoid medications are more useful in providing comfort, as you can apply them directly to the area. Cortisone thins out the [...]

There are different types of laser treatments. One laser technique called the carbon dioxide works to cut the hemorrhoid tissue while the argon laser coagulates and the Nd:Yag light is used with deep vessels. These techniques require narcotic medication and healing occurs in about a month. I was around 15 years old when I had [...]