Secondly, we should all drink a lot more fluids and the best fluid is water. Water helps to keep bowel motions soft and therefore make them easier to pass. We should be drinking 6-8 glasses of fluid each day. It does not have to be vigorous but it should be regular - preferably once a day. Even gentle walking can be helpful.
Some medicines can cause constipation.
You should also see a doctor or Self Care pharmacist if constipation is causing real discomfort or lasts a long time. You may need laxatives to provide relief more quickly than though eating more fibre and drinking more fluids. There are several types of laxatives available and Self Care pharmacists can advise which is the right one for you. Self Care pharmacist can advise you about treatment of haemorrhoids which include suppositories for inserting into the rectum and creams to apply around the anus after a bowel motion. Both give short term relief of the pain, itching, inflammation and swelling that accompanies haemorrhoids.