What should I do if I get hemorrhoids after giving birth?

After a woman gives birth, the joy of having a new baby in the family is beyond words. However, while mothers are happy, they often also have some distress, because many mothers will suffer from hemorrhoids after giving birth, or their hemorrhoids will get worse, which will cause many uncomfortable symptoms when they defecate. So, why do pregnant women get hemorrhoids? What should they do if they get hemorrhoids?

The occurrence of hemorrhoids is closely related to pregnancy. In addition to the direct effects of pregnancy on venous pressure and venous walls that can cause hemorrhoids, there is another indirect factor that can aggravate hemorrhoidal venous congestion, which is constipation. This is related to physique, diet, lifestyle habits, activity level, etc. Less activity and weakened intestinal motility after childbirth affect the mechanical digestion of food, delay food delivery, and excessive sweating are the main factors leading to constipation. First, change your eating habits and adjust your menu. Drink more water, it is best to drink a glass of warm water every morning; eat more vegetables, it is best to add fruits and honey; do more activities, such as doing light gymnastics for those who have a normal birth; go to the toilet regularly every day to form a conditioned reflex. Reduce the habit of sitting for long periods of time, exercise appropriately, which will help maintain smooth bowel movements, and do not spend too long in the toilet.

Pregnant women are prone to hemorrhoids because the enlarged uterus compresses the vena cava after pregnancy, which can easily lead to varicose veins in the lower limbs and perineum. Varicose veins around the anus can form hemorrhoids, which is also related to factors such as the amount of activity and diet after childbirth. It is recommended to get out of bed and move around as soon as possible after delivery, eat more foods high in fiber, avoid spicy and irritating foods, and drink more warm water. It is not recommended to take oral medications to treat hemorrhoids during breastfeeding. You can use suppositories, Bactroban ointment, Bear Bile Hemorrhoid Ointment and other anti-inflammatory and analgesic external medications or infrared irradiation as auxiliary treatments. For those with severe symptoms, surgical reduction or resection can be performed after the postpartum period.

Knowing the reasons why postpartum women suffer from hemorrhoids, you should pay more attention to it in daily life, exercise appropriately, drink more water, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, and keep the bowel movements smooth. This can prevent the occurrence of hemorrhoids or alleviate the symptoms of hemorrhoids. Breastfeeding mothers must follow their doctor's orders when taking medication.