What should pregnant women do if they have hemorrhoids?

Hemorrhoids are a very common disease. Depending on the severity of the hemorrhoids, there are many treatment methods, such as drug treatment, surgical treatment, etc. Hemorrhoids can be cured. But if a pregnant woman has hemorrhoids, how should it be treated? We all know that pregnant women should not abuse drugs during pregnancy to avoid affecting the fetus. Next, we will introduce the treatment methods for hemorrhoids in pregnant women.

If a pregnant woman suffers from hemorrhoids, she should seek timely treatment and avoid delaying treatment to avoid greater pain and serious consequences. A simple and effective way to treat hemorrhoids is to adopt diet therapy. First, eat more high-fiber foods regularly, such as various root vegetables, fruits and brown rice. The cellulose in these foods can act as a stool expander, absorbing water and expanding in the large intestine, increasing the weight and volume of the stool. It can also soften the stool, stimulate intestinal wall peristalsis, and increase the urge to defecate. It speeds up the movement of feces in the intestines, making defecation easier. It works quickly, avoids constipation, and reduces abdominal compression on the blood vessels at the end of the rectum.

At the same time, you should also avoid eating irritating foods such as chili peppers, garlic, onions, ginger, wine, and pepper. Because these foods can stimulate the blood vessels in the rectum and anus to become congested and dilated again, aggravating or inducing hemorrhoids. Then eat more foods containing vitamin E, such as cereals, vegetable oils, egg yolks, animal liver, shellfish and other aquatic products, as well as vegetables and fruits. It is reported that vitamin E can promote blood flow in the human body's peripheral blood vessels. Some people have added large amounts of vitamin E to their diet to treat hemorrhoids and have achieved satisfactory results. Developing good eating habits, such as overeating, is also beneficial for the treatment of hemorrhoids, because excessive eating can easily cause gastrointestinal dysfunction, affect the blood return of the rectal and anal veins, and is not conducive to the improvement of hemorrhoids.

In addition, women during pregnancy, especially in the later stages of pregnancy, should avoid sitting or standing for long periods of time, do some outdoor activities appropriately, and do ani lifting exercises twice a day, morning and evening, 30-40 times each time, which is very helpful in preventing and treating hemorrhoids. You should also pay attention to anal hygiene. Do not wipe the anus with dirty paper or cardboard. Wash the anus with warm water after defecation. Developing a good habit of regular bowel movements will benefit pregnant women a lot.

Pregnant women should try not to use medication when they are pregnant. If the condition is not very serious, they can choose physical therapy to relieve the inconvenience and pain caused by hemorrhoids. Wait until the baby is born before starting systematic treatment of hemorrhoids. Pregnant women are also not suitable for hemorrhoidectomy surgery during pregnancy. They should avoid sitting or standing for long periods of time and lie down as much as possible.