Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with hemmorhoids.

Avoid: Avoid tight or constricting clothing, especially at the waist line!

Ignore: Stool softeners are important to avoid bleeding in hemorrhoid.

Ignore: DO eat a high fiber diet. DON'T eat processed foods. DO seek medical advice for rectal bleeding.

Drink: Drink more than the usual two quarts of water a day so your stool is softer and you strain less.

Ignore: With hemorrhoids, minimize your time on the toilet. No cell phones, TVs, magazines in the bathroom.

Hydration,: Hydration, dietary fiber, and walking/jogging can relieve many hemorrhoids.

Ignore: Eat your fruits, eats your veggies so you stay soft and pain free.

Ignore: Avoid constipation, prolonged seating. Treat early.

Ignore: Stay hydrated, use stool softeners, hemorrhoid cream is soothing.

Ignore: Prevent constipation by eating more fiber and drinking more water. Increase activity.

Ignore: Do use fiber, increase fluids. Do not read on toilet, text on toilet. Do get on and off toilet.

Ignore: Don't presume all blood from rectum can only can from hemorrhoids. Cancers may also cause bleeding.

Ignore: Avoid constipation by drinking plenty of water and eating a high fiber diet!

Ignore: Don't strain and avoid constipation. Sitz baths are helpful. See doc for rectal exam soon!

See below: First line treatment of hemorrhoids involves stool softeners, a healthy high fiber diet to bulk stools, possible lubricants to ease the passage of hard stools, sitz baths ( warm water) to ease discomfort and swelling, gentle hygiene with moistened tp or medicated wipes--all otc, not brand name specific and widely available anywhere. If symptoms persist, see your doc for other rx!

Ignore: Don't expect that all rectal bleeding is from hemorrhoids. Do see your doctor.