What to Eat When You Have Fissure & Piles

By Dr. Karan R Rawat – Best Piles, Fissure & Laser Surgeon in Agra

Diet plays a major role in healing piles (haemorrhoids) and anal fissure. The right foods help soften stool, reduce pain, prevent bleeding, and speed up recovery.

✅ Best Foods to Eat for Piles & Fissure

1. High-Fiber Fruits

These help make stool soft and easy to pass.

  • Papaya (best for constipation)

  • Apple (with peel)

  • Banana

  • Pear

  • Orange / Sweet lime

  • Berries

  • Guava

Daily goal: 2–3 servings of fruit.

2. Fiber-Rich Vegetables

  • Lauki (bottle gourd)

  • Tori

  • Kakdi

  • Spinach

  • Broccoli

  • Carrot

  • Beetroot

  • Cabbage

Tip: Have one bowl of boiled / lightly cooked vegetables daily.

3. Whole Grains

Replace refined grains with whole grains:

  • Whole wheat roti

  • Dalia

  • Oats

  • Brown rice

  • Millets (jowar, bajra, ragi)

Avoid maida-based foods.

4. Adequate Water

If you increase fiber but do not drink enough water, constipation worsens.

Aim: 2.5–3 liters per day

5. Soaked Foods

  • Soaked raisins (munakka or kishmish)

  • Soaked figs (anjeer)

  • Soaked chia seeds

  • 4–5 almonds (soaked)

These improve gut movement and reduce straining.

6. Healthy Oils

Use oils that soften stool and support gut health:

  • Olive oil

  • Mustard oil

  • Cow ghee (1 tsp daily helps lubrication)

7. Probiotics

They promote healthy gut bacteria.

  • Curd

  • Buttermilk (chaach)

  • Homemade lassi

  • Fermented foods

8. Soups & Easily Digestible Foods

  • Moong dal khichdi

  • Dal soups

  • Vegetable soups

  • Clear soups

These reduce pain during bowel movements.

🚫 Foods to Avoid (Very Important!)

Avoiding these foods prevents irritation, acidity, and constipation.

  • Spicy and oily foods

  • Red chilli, pickle, chutneys

  • Maida items: biscuits, pizza, burger, bakery

  • Non-veg heavy meals (mutton, fried chicken)

  • Alcohol

  • Coffee in excess

  • Tea more than 1–2 cups

  • Chips, fast food, packaged snacks

⭐ Special Tips from Dr. Karan R Rawat

  • Do not strain during passing stool

  • Avoid sitting on toilet for long

  • Take Sitz bath (warm water tub) twice daily

  • Use toilet as soon as you feel the urge

  • Walk 20–30 minutes daily

  • Take doctor-advised stool softeners if needed

Conclusion

Eating the right foods helps your fissure and piles heal faster, reduces pain & bleeding, and prevents recurrence. For severe cases, chronic fissure, or recurring piles, laser treatment by Dr. Karan R Rawat offers fast recovery and best long-term results.