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Hemorrhoids can become inflamed and itchy, especially if the swollen tissue finds its way outside the anus. Yes, an internal hemorrhoid can protrude from within the rectum and cause even more problems once it's outside. When hemorrhoids are plainly visible from the outside, too much contact with the hemorrhoid can actually exacerbate the symptoms of the condition.

For example, if you rub or clean the affected area too much, the hemorrhoid can suddenly bleed or become very itchy. The strong squeezing motion during bowel movement (which comes in waves) can also cause prolonged pain even after the bowel movement.

In most cases, hemorrhoids go away by themselves. Hemorrhoids are considered self-limiting formations of the anal canal. However, we must emphasize that it is not healthy at all to keep having these swollen tissues on your anal canal.

Think of it this way: if you keep having them, then there are some things that you are doing incorrectly, which are directly causing the hemorrhoids to appear in the first place.

Believe it or not, there are many factors that may be causing the swollen tissues to appear. In today's discussion, we will be talking about different ways that you can prevent and cure existing hemorrhoids. If you're ready to conquer hemorrhoids for good, here are the guidelines:

1. Let's talk about your daily nutrition first, because this is often the biggest factor that affects a person's ability to ward off hemorrhoids. One of the main problems with many people's diets is that fiber is often ignored, or put on the back burner, because in order to get fiber naturally, a person has to consume regular servings of fruits and vegetables.

It is recommended that you get at least 18 grams of fiber every day. If you can increase this number to 25 grams per day, then you are on your way to preventing hemorrhoids for good, because fiber is really effective in cleansing the GI tract and removing harmful waste from the body.

Fiber also softens a person's stools. If you have relatively soft stool, you will be able to easily eject the stool without much effort. You also won't have to rely on squeezing motions to get rid of feces anymore, which is good if you have hemorrhoids right now. Eating large servings of salad during dinner or lunch time can help supply much needed fiber in your diet.

2. Rehydrate properly throughout the day: drink pure water! Soda contains water, but that doesn't mean that it's good for your GI tract (or for your health, generally). Drinking too much soda can also make bowel movements more difficult in the long term.

3. Get more exercise whenever you can. If you can take a 30 minute walk every day, do it. Exercise improves muscle tone and your circulatory system in general. This has a direct impact on your ability to prevent hemorrhoids in the future.

4. Go to the bathroom more regularly, and remember: do not strain to eject your stools. Let the body remove it for you. There is no need to apply excessive internal force to remove stools. If you strain, your hemorrhoids will most likely be injured in the process.