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I am suffering from pils , i bleed when i poo and it hurts alot. are there any medications to prevent piles from growing ,or diet ?

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Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Yes - high fiber: Eating more vegetables, as part of a diet generally high in fiber, will help prevent hemorrhoids by easing the passage of stool.

Answered 12/16/2015

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A member asked:

I am suffering from pils , i bleed when i poo and it hurts alot. are there any medications to prevent piles from growing ,or diet ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dean Giannone answered

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