Fiber as a Hemorrhoid Treatment

A diagnosis of hemorrhoids need not mean expensive medications and messy preparations.  Increasingly, doctors are recommending the addition of fiber to diet as a successful hemorrhoid treatment.  Fiber softens stool naturally, relieving painful hemorrhoid symptoms and bleeding.You can begin using fiber as a hemorrhoid treatment simply by adding more fiber to your regular diet.   Broccoli, Swiss chard, green peas, spinach and dark green leafy vegetables are naturally high in fiber and simple to add to any meal plan.  Apricots, prunes, dates and raisins are also high in fiber.  Additionally, as little as one serving of bread or whole grain cereal to your daily diet will help to alleviate painful hemorrhoid symptoms.