Q: Is it okay to take laxatives to relieve hemorrhoids by myself? A: For general constipation patients, you can use a reasonable deployment of diet and develop the habit of regular bowel movements; for persistent constipation or constipation caused by a disease, you should go to the hospital as soon as possible, do not take long-term laxatives or long-term enemas. Because long-term use of laxatives can not only make the rectal blood vessels congested and dilated, but also can lead to gastrointestinal dysfunction. Long-term enema, will make the rectal mucosa sensory impairment, defecation reflex is blunt, aggravate constipation, but help the occurrence of hemorrhoids. Therefore, if you suffer from stubborn constipation, you must be properly treated under the guidance of an experienced specialist.