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Why is caffeine bad for internal hemorrhoids?
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Controversial: This is a controversial statement, and many do not believe caffeine itself is harmful. But, to the extent (as a stimulant) it could give you diarrhea - this could irritate hemorrhoids. If you drink a lot of coffee and not enough water and become dehydrated - this could contribute to constipation - also bad for hemorrhoids.
Answered 5/6/2014
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Stimulates straining: I know of nothing that says caffeine makes hemorrhoids worse. But caffeine does stimulate the colon to contract and increase blood flow in the hemorrhoid--making them larger only if they are already present.
Answered 5/8/2014
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