Lifestyle & Prevention 7 min read
What to Eat With Hemorrhoids, Day to Day
Around 25 to 38 grams of fiber a day, added slowly so it does not bloat you, plus enough water. Here is what that looks like in actual meals, with the numbers.
Lifestyle & Prevention
Lifestyle & Prevention 6 min read
Does a Toilet Footstool Actually Help?
A footstool straightens the angle and tends to cut straining, which helps a bit. The studies behind it are small, and a stack of books does the same job free.
Lifestyle & Prevention 6 min read
Does Stress Cause Hemorrhoid Flare-Ups?
Stress does not tear or swell anything by itself. It changes what you eat, drink and do, and it makes you clench. That chain is what sets off a flare-up.