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What is some good advice about hemerroids?

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Diet,fluids: Hemorrhoids are present from birth but only when abused by constipation or diarrhea or excessive straining do thwey become symptomatic. Drink plenty of non alcoholic, non caffeinated fluids, eat a high fiber diet, don't read on the toilet and the hemorrhoids and you should live to a ripe old age without any significant issues.

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Answered 12/10/2013

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