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Is pooping in the squatting position (instead of sitting) a way to treat or prevent hemorrhoids?
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Theoretically: The buttocks rest on the seat and the entire pressure of any straining is directly on the anus and the hemorrhoids. While squatting the pressure would be equalized to the entire area. It is not considered an important treatment mnodality and is unklikely to help someone with hemorrhoids. Hight water and fiber intake with taake care of them the majority of times.
Answered 6/16/2013
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