How long does it take for hemorrhoids to heal after a normal birth?

Hemorrhoids are a common disease, with a higher incidence in men than in women. This kind of common disease is nothing new to everyone, but in general, pregnant women with hemorrhoids will also have hemorrhoids slipping out during the delivery process. Doctors are all very professional and will not laugh at you, so there is no need to be shy, just do a good job of postpartum recovery. So how long will it take for hemorrhoids to shrink if you choose natural delivery? Generally, it will shrink within a month, and the discomfort can be relieved through some methods.

1. You can clean the injured area with boiled water every morning, noon and evening. You can soak it for a little longer. While soaking, you can use your fingers to gently pinch the blood blisters that are prominent on the hemorrhoids, which can help dilute the blood blisters. And it has certain medical effects on maintaining anal cleanliness and endocrine system.

2. Perform bowel movements regularly, resume bowel movements as soon as possible after giving birth, and develop the habit of defecating once a day. The duration of each bowel movement should be controlled within 5 minutes. Drink a cup of warm water every morning to help gastrointestinal motility. Don't hold back on defecation, and don't strain too hard to defecate. If you have difficulty defecating, you can use a suppository to relieve constipation. Don't look at your phone when defecating.

3. Apply the hemorrhoid cream for pregnant women three times from morning to night. Before applying, apply warm water or take a bath in a tub for 5-10 minutes. If the pregnant mother has severe bloody stools, it is recommended to change the hot compress to ice compress with cool boiled water to help contract the blood vessels and reduce bleeding from the wound. After a few days of ice compress, the bloody stool condition improves and then change to hot compress.

4. Do pelvic floor exercises twice a day, morning, noon and evening, 30-40 times each time. The levator anus exercise is to regularly pull the anus upwards and then release the pressure, lifting and releasing. Maintaining the hygiene of the anus, cleaning the anus in time after defecation, taking a bath frequently, and changing underwear frequently can effectively prevent infection.

5. After giving birth, you must not sit or stand for a long time. You should increase your body exercise and do anal contractions 3 to 5 times a day. When you breathe in, lift your anus up and tighten it, then breathe slowly, which will help promote blood circulation in your body.

How long it takes for hemorrhoids to shrink after a natural birth varies from person to person. Pregnant women should take care of their own bodies while taking good care of their newborns. However, they should not take medicine indiscriminately. The body functions at this time are relatively sensitive. They should also breastfeed, as the medicine can easily be passed to the child. Eat more fruits and vegetables and follow the above instructions for recovery.