What to do if you have hemorrhoid pain during pregnancy

Hemorrhoids are a common symptom during pregnancy. If the hemorrhoids are serious, it will cause great pain to the pregnant woman, so it must be treated in time. Otherwise, if the pregnant woman is in too much pain, it will not only affect the physical and mental health of the pregnant woman, but will also affect the uterus and have a certain impact on the healthy development of the baby. So, what should pregnant women do if they have hemorrhoid pain? The following is an introduction to the specific solution.

1. How to treat hemorrhoids in pregnant women

1. Drug treatment:

There are many medicines for treating hemorrhoids, such as hemorrhoid ointment. Some of them are very effective in relieving symptoms, but these drugs often contain ingredients such as musk, alum, mannitol and antibiotics, which may have adverse effects on the fetus. Pregnant women are advised to use them under the guidance of a doctor.

2. Surgical treatment:

Hemorrhoids can be treated surgically, but it is generally not recommended in the late pregnancy to avoid the possibility of miscarriage or premature birth. The use of anesthetics and certain antibiotics in early pregnancy may be harmful to the mother and fetus. Therefore, pregnant women with hemorrhoids should mainly rely on diet adjustments and daily fumigation and sitting baths for treatment. Surgery is generally not used. If the condition is serious, surgical treatment should be performed only after the postpartum period. If hemorrhoids prolapse, they should be reduced as soon as possible and the patient should rest in bed as much as possible. If necessary, injection therapy, ligation therapy, cryotherapy, etc. can be considered after the doctor conducts a systematic examination and clarifies the situation.

After treatment, if the symptoms have not improved or even worsened, the incarceration cannot be reduced, or there is obvious pain, surgical treatment should still be considered, but it is best to choose 20-32 weeks of pregnancy. And because it is the pregnancy period, the tissues are fragile and prone to bleeding, so care must be taken during the operation. After 36 weeks of pregnancy, surgery is not recommended because the anal and perineal tissues bleed, become swollen, and become fragile, making it difficult for the wound to heal completely. It is generally believed that surgery after childbirth will not cause any local or systemic problems, so it can be considered if necessary.

2. What to do if pregnant women have hemorrhoids

1. Apply cold compresses to the hemorrhoid area several times a day with ice packs. Note that the area where the ice pack contacts the skin should be soft, which will help eliminate swelling and discomfort.

2. You can use traditional Chinese medicine therapy and apply Chinese medicine compresses to help relieve discomfort.

3. Find a bidet and soak your buttocks in warm water. You can buy a bidet at your local pharmacy or medical device store, or you can use a regular plastic basin filled with warm water, but be sure to keep it clean. When taking a sitz bath, you can alternate between hot and cold therapy. After applying ice, you can take a warm water sitz bath.

4. After each bowel movement, wipe thoroughly with soft, unscented, clean toilet paper, but be gentle. Colored and scented toilet paper can easily irritate the skin and is best avoided. You can also slightly wet the paper towel. Using wet wipes will be more comfortable than using regular toilet paper.