Q What should I eat to make bowel movements comfortable after hemorrhoid surgery? Are there foods I should avoid?
A Foods rich in water and fiber (vegetables, fruits, whole grains) soften stool and make bowel movements comfortable. On the other hand, spicy or irritating food, excessive alcohol, and caffeine can irritate the anus or harden stool, so it is best to avoid them.
Detailed Answer
Since soft bowel movements are key to recovery after hemorrhoid surgery, drinking plenty of water and eating fiber-rich vegetables, fruits, and whole grains helps. On the other hand, spicy, salty, or greasy food, excessive alcohol, and caffeine can irritate the anal area or draw out fluid, hardening stool, so it is best to reduce them during recovery. Eating small, regular meals also helps establish a bowel rhythm.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
Korean medicine holds that when the digestive organs' energy flows smoothly, bowel movements also become easier. At Dongjedang, we guide a diet suited to each recovery stage that helps the intestines move smoothly and replenishes fluids, so what you eat becomes the strength behind soft bowel movements and recovery.
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