Hemorrhoid-Fighting Fiber

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One of the most important moves toward healing hemorrhoids is a change in diet. However, it's best to add fiber to your diet gradually. Too rapid an increase can cause gas, abdominal cramps, or diarrhea. As it is, you can expect some increase in intestinal gas at first, but this will subside in a week or two as your system and the bacteria that inhabit your colon adjust to your new diet.

Here are some foods that can increase the fiber content of your diet when eaten regularly:

Grains
Wheat, whole
Rye, whole
Rice, brown
Corn, milled
Oatmeal, unprocessed
Oats, rolled
Bran, unprocessed miller's
Legumes
Lima beans
Soy beans
Kidney beans
Lentils
Chick peas

Vegetables
Carrots
Brussels sprouts
Eggplant
Cabbage
Corn
Green beans
Lettuce

Fruits
Apples
Oranges
Pears
Figs
Prunes
Apricots
Raisins