by Guest » 23 May 2007, 09:40
Hey Cin*dee,
It's not so much that you can't but for many of us these foods can cause further trauma to the fissure. For me anything acidic, like citrus, tomatoes (including pizza sauce, spaghetti sauce), chips, etc. aggravate the condition.
For many dairy can worsen things since it can be harder to digest and can cause constipation in some people. Also meat, in general, is harder to digest and takes longer to pass through the gut which can created a harder bm. Nuts and seeds don't digest completely and can worsen the fissure too.
I think after awhile each of us has figured out what foods worsen things and it is more of a guideline than a prescription. Hope that helps!
Lecia