Why does a cesarean section cause hemorrhoids?

When pregnant women develop severe hemorrhoids after giving birth, they can use a variety of methods to treat them. However, because they also need to breastfeed their children, some trace elements in the body will be directly delivered to the child. If some medications are used at this time, it will have a direct impact on the child. Therefore, it is not recommended to use medications directly for treatment. You can appropriately use some diet therapies and change your daily habits to reduce the condition of hemorrhoids.

How can a cesarean section cause hemorrhoids?

Hemorrhoids after childbirth are mainly caused by the enlargement of the uterus during pregnancy, slower intestinal motility, and excessive labor during pregnancy. Especially the hemorrhoids after childbirth are a little difficult to heal, but there is no need to be afraid.

How to relieve hemorrhoids after cesarean section

1. If you encounter hemorrhoids after cesarean section, you should drink water frequently and exercise early.

Because of excessive blood loss after childbirth, the gastrointestinal fluid is insufficient, which leads to constipation. Drinking water frequently and exercising early can increase gastrointestinal fluid, improve intestinal motility and prevent constipation. During the menstrual period, it is appropriate to participate in physical activities, such as walking, Tai Chi, abdominal breathing and other exercises. You can also do anal lifting exercises, 30 times each time, once in the morning, noon and evening.

2. Eat less spicy food and delicate ingredients, and eat more high-fiber food.

Some women are afraid of catching a cold, so they add pepper to everything they eat, which can easily cause hemorrhoids. Similarly, eating too much delicate food such as eggs can cause hard stools with small amounts, causing feces to stay in the stomach for a long time, which can not only cause hemorrhoids, but is also bad for health.

3. Hemorrhoids after childbirth can be treated with medicine

In terms of medication, if you apply or suppository medication, use a laxative; you can also take a bath to promote blood circulation and change the constipation condition. If the condition worsens and fistula develops, surgery may be recommended.

Warm reminder: To prevent hemorrhoids after childbirth, you must start from pregnancy. Pay attention to preventing constipation, avoid standing or sitting for long periods of time, adjust your diet, etc. You should also change your underwear and bathe frequently. Keep the anus clean to prevent postpartum lochia irritation and external hemorrhoids. After giving birth, you should resume your pre-delivery bowel habits as soon as possible. Generally, you must have a bowel movement within 3 days to prevent constipation.