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Hemorrhoids are swollen, extremely painful veins located in the rectum. Because they are in that area people may be reluctant to seek treatment but it doesn't have to be that way. This article can help you to be better educated about them and be able to speak to a doctor and get treatment.

The most effective way to prevent hemorrhoids is to make sure your stool is not hard. Having to push out hard stools will irritate your anus, and ultimately, cause hemorrhoids. Try to eat foods that contain a lot of fiber, such as vegetables, and purchase a stool softener if needed.

Never hold your breath when you're trying to pass a bowel movement. Doing this puts additional strain on the veins in the lower part of your rectum. This is a sure fire way to end up with hemorrhoids. Relax when you go to the bathroom and you're more likely to prevent the discomfort of hemorrhoids.

Be gentle on those painful hemorrhoids by easing up on the extremely hot foods. This may be self-explanatory if you have experienced it yourself, but many times the spicy food that you consume ends up irritating your current hemorrhoids, or or even causing excruciating pain.

In order to reduce the pain and suffering of your hemorrhoid problem, you need to stop eating spicy foods. The capsaicin oil in hot peppers does not digest fully after traveling through your body. So what is hot going in, is just as hot coming out, and oftentimes worse because it will cover your hemorrhoids on exiting your body.

The beginning of this article explained hemorrhoids are swollen veins that become inflamed and cause great pain. They also cause embarrassment and the patient suffers in silence more than they should. By learning why they happen and how to treat them, you can be better prepared to talk with your doctor and finally get relief