Which Fruits You Should Eat In Piles?

By Yashika Goel
16 Jun 2025, 15:30 IST

High-fibre foods help manage piles by softening the hard stools. Piles can be painful; fruits help regulate easier bowel movements and prevent constipation.

Papaya

Papaya is rich in the enzyme papain and fibre, which aids digestion. It helps soften the stools and prevent constipation.

Apples and pears

Apples and pears are a great source of both soluble and insoluble fibre, which regulates easier bowel movements.

Berries

Raspberries and blackberries are high in water content, which helps flush out toxins and prevent pain and swelling.

Bananas

Bananas are rich in starch and fibre, which helps regulate easier bowel movements. It helps prevent pain and inflammation.

Grapes

Grapes are a rich source of fibre and antioxidants, which aid digestion. It helps prevent chronic constipation.

When to eat fruits?

Eat the fruits with their skin. Eat a bowl of fruit on an empty stomach one hour before defecation.

Information credits

This information is taken from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). However, it is always advisable to consult a doctor for personalised suggestions.