If the hemorrhoid is painful, lie down as much as possible. You may use a stool softener to make your bowel movements easier to pass. Don't try to hurry bowel movements and don't strain. Lose weight if you are overweight. Eat a high-fiber diet.
Good choices are fruits and vegetables, oat and bran cereal, whole-grain bread, and brown rice.
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