What causes buttock pain during pregnancy?

In the second trimester, as the belly begins to grow, many pregnant women's bodies will also experience some subtle changes. The most common is buttock pain. Buttock pain may be related to anal infection. In addition to pain, it can also cause itching. Appropriate preventive work needs to be done in normal times.

What to do if you have anal itching during pregnancy

1. First of all, be sure to avoid scratching.

2. You can use running water close to body temperature to rinse the anus, which can not only relieve itching, but also keep the anus clean and relieve the discomfort of hemorrhoids. Avoid using water that is too hot or scrubbing with a towel. After rinsing, you can apply some non-irritating moisturizing skin care products to moisturize properly.

2. Prevent stimulation from food factors, eat less spicy foods such as peppers, ginger, beef, mutton, fish, shrimp and seafood, and fruits that are prone to cause allergies such as pineapple and mango, eat more green fruits and vegetables, and take appropriate vitamin supplements under the guidance of a doctor.

3. Underwear should be made of cotton. Clothes should not be too tight to avoid friction with the affected area. At the same time, they should be changed and washed frequently to avoid wearing damp clothes.

Causes of anal itching during pregnancy

After pregnancy, due to increased hormone secretion, the pregnant mother's skin will undergo great changes and become particularly sensitive. There are many wrinkles in the skin around the anus, and dirt such as feces, sweat and secretions can easily accumulate there, causing the anus to become moist, bacteria to breed, and even causing chronic inflammation that irritates the skin and causes anal itching. Hemorrhoids and anal fissures are common during pregnancy, and can easily irritate the anal skin and cause itching.

What to do if you have anal itching during pregnancy? Be sure to avoid scratching, rinse the anus with warm water, avoid eating spicy and irritating foods, and there are certain requirements for underwear. I believe that this symptom can be alleviated through lifestyle adjustments. If the anal itching still cannot be relieved, pregnant mothers should pay enough attention to it, seek medical attention in time, analyze the cause with the help of a doctor, and use medication appropriately.