Foods That Cause Hemorrhoids: What to Avoid to Keep Things Moving

We all love a good burger or bag of chips—but your booty? Not so much.

If you’re battling hemorrhoids (or trying not to), your diet plays a massive role. While people love to talk about what to eat for relief, let’s talk about something less popular (and more painful): foods that cause hemorrhoids.

These sneaky offenders increase your risk of constipation, inflammation, and—you guessed it—those tender little bulges that make sitting feel like a punishment.

Why Diet Matters for Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids happen when veins in your lower rectum or anus get swollen from too much pressure—often from straining on the toilet. One of the most common causes of that straining? You guessed it: constipation.

Eating a low-fiber, high-fat, or dehydrating diet can back up your system and trigger hemorrhoid flare ups faster than you can say "extra cheese."

So, what’s clogging you up and causing chaos back there?

1. Low-Fiber Foods (White Bread, Processed Snacks, Fast Food)

Fiber keeps your stool soft and moving. When you eat too many low-fiber, processed foods, you’re setting your gut up for a slow-moving disaster.

Common culprits:

White rice and white bread
Potato chips and cookies
Fast food and fried meals

These items lack the fiber needed to support healthy digestion, making them some of the worst foods for constipation.

Instead, opt for high-fiber heroes like oats, lentils, berries, and Rrhoid Rage’s Fiber for Effect Extra Strength Gummies. These tasty gummies combine soluble and insoluble fiber plus magnesium citrate for gentle, effective support.

2. Spicy Foods

We love the heat. Your hemorrhoids? Not so much.

Spicy meals don’t cause hemorrhoids directly, but during a flare-up, they can irritate the sensitive tissue and make symptoms worse—especially the burning sensation during bowel movements.

So if your rear is already raging, skip the ghost pepper challenge and stick to hemorrhoid prevention foods like cucumbers, bananas, and yogurt until things cool off.

3. Dairy Overload

A little cheese is fine. A lot of cheese? Recipe for disaster.

Excessive dairy, especially full-fat milk and cheese, can lead to constipation in some people—particularly those with lactose sensitivity. That’s a slippery slope straight into hemorrhoid territory.

Try replacing heavy dairy with almond milk, oat milk, or plant-based yogurts. Add in natural fiber from flaxseeds or prunes and your gut will thank you.

4. Alcohol and Caffeinated Drinks

Both alcohol and high doses of caffeine are dehydrating. Less hydration = harder stool = more straining = unhappy hemorrhoids.

Worse, alcohol also dilates blood vessels, making already swollen veins in your rear end even more inflamed.

Source: National Institute on Aging – Constipation

Swap in water, herbal teas, or low-sugar electrolyte drinks to stay hydrated and reduce your risk.

How to Bounce Back (and Sit in Peace Again)

Once you ditch the foods that cause hemorrhoids, it’s time to rebuild:

Take a daily fiber supplement like Rrhoid Rage Fiber Gummies
Drink 8–10 glasses of water per day
Move daily (even a 10-minute walk helps)
Use a footstool to improve toilet posture
Eat more fiber-rich fruits, veggies, and whole grains

Already flaring? Grab our Rrhoid Rage Hemorrhoid Relief Ointment. With 4% Lidocaine, Aloe, Witch Hazel, and Magnesium Sulfate, it delivers instant relief where you need it most.

Final Thoughts: Eat Smart, Sit Happy

You don’t have to give up all your favorites—but knowing the difference between hemorrhoid prevention foods and gut-clogging troublemakers gives you the upper hand.

Tweak your plate. Treat your symptoms. And stop letting your diet be a pain in the butt.