How can I shrink my hemorrhoids by getting more fiber?

Hemorrhoids respond best to bulking up the stool so it can be more easily expelled. This can be done by increasing your fiber intake with a goal of at least 30 grams a day, accompanied by a liter or more of water to keep the stool moist. Most patients benefit greatly from a fiber supplement like psyllium husk. In addition to aiding passage of the stool and shrinking hemorrhoids, the psyllium leads to what I like to call "the clean wipe" -- a big, bulky, magnificent stool that falls easily into the toilet and leaves no messy smear on the toilet paper.