ive read similar questions and it seems that everyone reccomends eating high fiber foods and fruits and veggies to make bowel movements easier…so that you dont strain and develop hemorrhoids. but my problem is im 37 weeks pregnant and having quite a bit of diarreah, and seem to have developed hemorrhoids. (not sure cause ive never had them before) so im not sure what to do because i dont really have a problem with constipation, but it does burn a lot when i go to the bathroom, and when i sit down. has anyone ever dealt with this situation…and what can i do?

I had on and off constipation for three weeks this past month, and while the constipation now appears to be gone, I have this feeling that I have to defecate all the time now! It’s not PAINFUL – just super uncomfortable. I feel like I really, really have to go. I’m thinking this could be caused by a hemorrhoid, since I didn’t realize straining could cause one, and I was constipated/straining to go for weeks. It does kind of feel like there’s something inside the rectum. I’m not feeling the urge from, like, my stomach or bowels – it’s from the rectum.

When I applied some A&D ointment the other day I didn’t feel anything, though. Internal hemorrhoid, maybe? I did feel sore and itchy yesterday, with a bit of burning.

In any case, what should I do? I feel like I’m going mad! This sensation is awful. I’ve been taking some hot oatmeal baths, and of course eating more fiber (Benefiber and fruits and veggies, mostly). Would prep. H do anything? : (

I am dealing with hemorrhoids, and I'm only twenty two, but they have gotten pretty bad. As a result, i'm trying to eat a high fiber diet. Usually it consists of

–apples and pears
–triscuits
–raisin bran/raisin nut bran
–oatmeal
–whole grain pasta

Can anyone tell me what foods they eat that help them increase fiber in their diet? I know that regular fruits and veggies should do the trick, but its not in this case. I am going to see my doctor tomorrow, because its gotten so bad, but whether or not i have to have it surgically removed, I am still going to need a high fiber diet. It would be great if there were any snack foods you could suggest that I could munch on throughout the day. I guess you could say I'm looking for very high fiber foods in particular. A super fiber food (if you will). Any suggestions? The more specific the better.

Thanks!