9 Safe and Effective Ways to Get Rid of Hemorrhoids

Getting your fiber from food is great (all those nutrients!), but you can also try OTC supplements like Metamucil and Benefiber, which contain fiber from psyllium husks or wheat dextrin. One meta-analysis found that fiber supplements could cut persistent hemorrhoid symptoms like itching and bleeding by 50%.

3. Drink more water.

If you are ramping up your fiber intake, make sure to hydrate too, since soluble fiber pulls in more water to soften stool. Dr. Singhal says “90 to 92 ounces of water daily is huge in preventing constipation.”

Shivana Pemberton, 31, of Auckland, New Zealand, who has hemorrhoids, speaks from experience. “Drink lots of water [and] eat lots of fiber,” she tells SELF. “That’s to ensure that your poo remains nice and soft and easy to ensure that you don’t have to strain when you go to the toilet.”

4. Don’t overdo it when wiping.

If you have that itchy-bottom feeling, or lumps and bumps around your bum (these engorged blood vessels can sometimes even prolapse, a.k.a. fall out of your anus), it’s natural to want to scrub extra hard to clean the area. Try to resist that urge, says Dr. Singhal, because irritation can make hemorrhoids worse.

“Especially when the hemorrhoids are flared, using some pre-medicated [hemorrhoid-specific] wipes …. and doing a very gentle once wipe clean is very, very helpful,” she says. Another option is to cleanse yourself with water using a bidet attachment or toilet seat. If you don’t feel like dealing with the installation, a portable bidet is even easier and less expensive (about $9 on Amazon).

5. Move your body.

Because it can increase your circulation and prevent constipation, exercise is generally recommended if you are prone to hemorrhoids. However, you might need to be careful to keep the area dry and avoid workouts that cause friction or put pressure on your bottom half, particularly if you are having a flare-up. For example, if you normally lift, you might focus on doing more reps using less weight, and limit the amount of time you spend rowing, horseback riding, or cycling.

“For my runners, I tell them right after you run, go change your clothes, your underwear, make sure it’s not moist and sweaty,” says Dr. Singhal. “That’s not going to be helping the hemorrhoids.” Walking, swimming, and yoga are generally safe and effective options if you have hemorrhoids.

6. Elevate your feet when you’re pooping.

In addition to not sitting on the toilet for too long, it can also help to elevate your feet when you go No. 2, says Dr. Singhal. Squatting is the natural position of the human body to get the job done, she says, so elevating your feet can help since you won’t have to push as much. “We were always meant to squat, to open the angle in the colon, so we can completely evacuate without straining,” she says. “With the modern luxuries, of course, and lifestyle that doesn’t happen anymore.”

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