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Dietary Fiber and Health

The importance of dietary fiber in softening stool, reducing straining, and potentially lowering the risk of hemorrhoids.

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Jan 22, 2026
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Can a lack of fiber cause hemorrhoids?

A is strongly associated with and straining—two commonly cited pathways that increase the risk of symptomatic hemorrhoids—so insufficient fiber is a plausible and modifiable contributor to hemorrhoida...

Feb 3, 2026

What evidence exists about harms and benefits of colon hydrotherapy versus standard enemas?

Randomized high-quality evidence is scarce, but existing clinical reports show can produce better same-day bowel-cleansing scores and higher patient satisfaction than oral laxative rescue for inadequa...

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