Effective Diet for Piles | Fissure | Colorectal Conditions

1. Water Intake

Drink at least 3 to 4 litters of water daily. This softens your stools, making them easier to pass.

1. Sip water throughout the day rather than gulping it all at once.
2. Drink Warm water whenever possible.
3. Avoid Aerated Drinks and Cold Water or Water stored in the fridge.

To Do:

1. Keep a water bottle nearby and drink regularly.
2. Use a Steel bottle whenever possible.

What Not to Do:

• Do not drink too much tea, coffee, or sodas as they can dehydrate you and have too much Sugar.

2. Fibre-Rich Foods

Fibre adds bulk to stools and helps them move smoothly through the digestive system. A high-fibre diet prevents constipation and reduces the pressure on the veins.

1. Whole grains like Wheat, Daliya, Rice, Millets, Brown top Millets, Jowar, Bajra (In Winter season), Ragi,
2. Vegetables: Lots of Vegetables like Spinach, carrots, bottle gourd, cabbage
3. Fruits: Papaya, Apple, Bananas, Pears, Guava, Seasonal Fruits like Watermelon, Mango, etc.
4. Legumes: Lentils, Chickpeas, Moong dal, Masoor Dal, etc

To Do:

1. Eat at least 1-2 bowls of vegetables and 2 fruits daily.
2. Include 1-2 servings of dal or legumes in your diet every day.

What Not to Do:

1. Avoid processed foods like white bread, biscuits, and instant noodles.
2. Stay away from fried, spicy foods that irritate the digestive system.

3. Include Curd or Yogurt

Curd helps maintain healthy gut bacteria, which aids digestion and prevents constipation.

• Eat 1 Small bowl of plain curd daily.

To Do:

• Have curd after meals or add it to your regular diet. Or Buttermilk in your diet

What Not to Do:

• Avoid flavoured or sugary yoghurt as it can cause gas and bloating.