Eating too much garlic may cause hemorrhoids because garlic itself belongs to spicy and stimulating foods. Overeating may lead to dry stool, increased abdominal pressure during defecation, and long-term may lead to poor venous return around the anus, causing hemorrhoids. Garlic contains rich allicin, which can play an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory role when consumed properly, and can also promote gastrointestinal motility, thus promoting the excretion of waste in the intestine. However, garlic is also a spicy and stimulating food. If consumed excessively, it may stimulate the skin around the anus during defecation, leading to local congestion and edema, which can cause hemorrhoids over time. Moreover, garlic contains rich dietary fiber, and excessive consumption may also cause constipation, leading to prolonged defecation time, further stimulating the expansion of perianal veins, which may also aggravate hemorrhoids. The allicin contained in garlic will be absorbed by the body, stimulating the oral mucosa and gastrointestinal mucosa, causing oral ulcers or gastrointestinal mucosal damage. If garlic is eaten excessively frequently, it may induce oral ulcers or gastrointestinal ulcers.
In daily life, it is recommended to eat more vegetables and fruits containing dietary fiber, such as celery, spinach, leek, apple, banana, etc., which can promote gastrointestinal motility, promote defecation, and reduce the risk of hemorrhoids. If patients have hemorrhoids, potassium permanganate solution can be used for sitz bath treatment, which can promote blood circulation in the anus and relieve swelling and pain. In addition, hemorrhoid ointment can be applied to the affected area, such as Fuzhiqing ointment, and Jinxuan Zhike Fumigation Powder can be used for fumigation treatment.
