subject: Hemorrhoids Diet | Curing Hemorrhoids By Preventing Constipation [print this page] From all the various reasons that leads to hemorrhoids, constipation is probably the major cause and one that causes hemorrhoids to recur over and over again. Constipation occurs when there is insufficient bowel movement and the stool is not excreted as often as it should be. Because the stool is kept for an extended period of time in the rectum, whatever excess moisture is reabsorbed by the body causing it to harden even more. The hard stool will then require extra straining in order to be ejected from the body. This over straining increases the pressure to the rectal veins which will eventually cause them to swell. At the same time, the hard stool will rub roughly against the anal walls, weakening it more. It is all these factors that will soon lead to a hemorrhoid.
Constipation can happen from numerous reasons but the two main reasons for constipation is dehydration and lack of fiber in the diet.
Dehydration stops the body from releasing any excess moisture in the stool, causing it to be hard and rough. In order to be properly hydrated, drink lots of water each day and eat juicy fruits. Do not consume too much salt as will increase the dehydration in the body. Also avoid drinking alcohol as this too will cause your body to be dehydrated.
Another reason that causes the stool to be dry and hard is keeping it for an extended period of time inside the rectum, allowing extra time for the body to reabosrb back the extra water in the stool. The best way to ensure that constipation does not occur is to go when you have to and not to put it off.
A diet rich in fiber is the ultimate way to prevent constipation. It is vey simple to increase your fiber consumption. All it takes is to gradually increase the amount of fruit, vegetables and whole grains that you consume everyday. But when increasing your fiber intake, remember to also drink lots of water because not taking enough water will make your constipation worst.
Some of the rich sources of fiber include:
1. Whole-grain foods (such as bran cereals) and breads (made with whole wheat grains).
2. Fresh fruits (including the skin and pulp).
3. Dried or stewed fruits (such as prunes, raisins or apricots).
4. Root vegetables (such as carrots, turnips and potatoes).
5. Raw or fresh vegetables, such as cabbage. (Lettuce is actually low in fiber.)
Lastly, exercise is also the key to preventing constipation. An excellent cardio-vascular exercise will help to stimulate bowel movement. This will encourage your body to excrete the stool more often, thus ensuring that it is always soft and will not cause over straining.
Preventing constipation is a key essential to your quest for a permanent cure for hemorrhoids. Through a proper hemorrhoids diet and enough, your bowel movements will be often and healthy and you will be well on your way to a quick hemorrhoids cure.
