American Gastroenterological Association urges more fiber and less toilet phone use to prevent hemorrhoids
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Updated · NBC News · Apr 29
American Gastroenterological Association urges more fiber and less toilet phone use to prevent hemorrhoids
5 articles · Updated · NBC News · Apr 29
New guidelines advise men to consume 38g and women 25g of fiber daily, as only 5% of men and 9% of women currently meet these targets.
Experts warn that prolonged toilet sitting, often due to smartphone use, increases hemorrhoid risk, and recommend limiting bathroom time to five minutes and prioritizing plant-based proteins for fiber.
Hemorrhoids affect over half of adults by age 50, but most resolve without surgery; in-office treatments and lifestyle changes are also effective. Growing awareness is bringing more young patients to seek care.
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