Piles or Hemorrhoids develop when veins in the rectum and in the anus become swollen. Piles also called haemorrhoids is the condition where the veins present in the anal region gets inflamed and swells up. Some women get piles during pregnancy while most people get it through ageing. Constipation stands out because this is one factor that is in our control if the food we take is proper.
Here are certain types of foods which can help you deal with Piles better.
Whole grains
Fibre-rich foods like bran cereal, brown rice, oatmeal, whole wheat pasta and others soften the stool and help reduce the pain.
Leafy green vegetables
Green vegetables are packed with antioxidants and nutrients that help with digestion.
People suffering from piles should add Broccoli, sprouts, carrots, Brussels, cabbage, tomato, asparagus, cauliflower, onions, cucumber to their diet.
Fruits
Fruits are high in nutrients, fibre, minerals, and vitamins that help to regulate the bowel movement. Fruits that can be eaten with their skin like apples, prunes, raisins, grapes, berries are full of fibre and are very beneficial. The ones that have to be eaten without the skin are good too, for example, papaya, banana, oranges.
Beans
Beans are high in fibre content and should be included in regular meals of a piles patient. Kidney, black, lima, navy beans, black-eyed peas, legumes are some good options.
Water
It is always advisable to stay hydrated when you have piles to help with the smooth functioning of the bowel movement.
Source: Pulse.com.ng
