By Lindsey Konkel
Medically Reviewed by Robert Jasmer, MD
Last Updated: February 20, 2018
A wide variety of treatment options exist forhemorrhoids, depending on the type ofhemorrhoid and the severity of your symptoms.
Avoiding constipation is often the key to treating hemorrhoids. And simple diet and lifestyle changes may help reduce hemorrhoid symptoms.
Eating a high-fiber diet can help make stools softer and easier to pass, reducing the urge to strain during bowel movements. Fiber is found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, and seeds.
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends that adult women eat at least 25 grams of fiber each day, and that adult men eat at least 38 grams. When adding fiber to your diet, go slow to avoid problems with excess gas.
If you're having a hard time getting enough fiber in your diet, you can also take a fiber supplement.
