Causes of anal swelling after childbirth

Anal prolapse is a common symptom in the anorectal department, which is manifested by partial prolapse, swelling and pain, discomfort, urinary urge, etc. So for new mothers who have just given birth, what is the cause of anal prolapse?

Related to pregnant women and childbirth

Anal prolapse after childbirth may be related to the delivery of the pregnant woman: for example, it may be caused by bruising the anal orifice latissimus dorsi muscle and tendon during delivery, or the uterus and uterine ligaments have not recovered after delivery, resulting in relaxation and anal prolapse; pay attention to rest more, don't worry, lie down for a few more days, and wait for the tendon to recover naturally. Pay attention to maintaining daily cleaning of the anus.

Abscess of vulva

Some pregnant women experience anal prolapse, which may be related to vulvar abscess. For example, after natural vaginal delivery, when there is an episiotomy, when an abscess appears in the vulva, the pregnant woman will feel severe swelling and pain in the vulva. When the vaginal wall abscess is pressed against the duodenum, there may be a feeling of anal prolapse. See a doctor immediately.

Hemorrhoids caused

If a new mother has hemorrhoids after giving birth, she may experience anal prolapse. If hemorrhoids are not controlled immediately, the internal hemorrhoids will expand and slowly compress the patient's anus, causing the patient to feel a falling anus. If no treatment measures are taken for a long time, internal hemorrhoids will slip out of the patient's anus, causing greater harm to the patient, and the patient should be hospitalized for examination and treatment in time.

Anal prolapse after childbirth may also be caused by perianal abscess. The clinical symptoms of perianal abscess are anal prolapse and a lumpy mass at the anus. If no treatment measures are taken for a long time, the patient's cyst will rupture and pus will appear. It can irritate the skin around the anus and cause anal itching.

Proctitis caused by

Gastrointestinal diseases usually cause diarrhea in patients. Long-term diarrhea can cause burning pain in the patient's anus, and may also be accompanied by anal prolapse. If treatment is not taken immediately, the patient may become dehydrated.