What are the symptoms of hemorrhoids during pregnancy?

It is relatively common to develop hemorrhoids during pregnancy. This is because during pregnancy, especially in the later stages of pregnancy, the uterus squeezes the stomach and intestines, causing gastrointestinal motility to slow down. This often leads to symptoms of constipation. Frequent constipation and long periods of time spent squatting in the toilet can easily lead to the occurrence of hemorrhoids, which should attract the attention of pregnant women. So, if a pregnant woman suffers from hemorrhoids, what are the general symptoms?

Hemorrhoids during pregnancy refer to the soft venous masses formed by the expansion and bending of the venous plexus under the mucosa of the terminal rectum and the skin of the anal canal of pregnant women. Pregnant women are a high-risk group for hemorrhoids. Its occurrence is related to the increased blood flow in the pelvic arteries during pregnancy, as well as the enlarged uterus and increased abdominal pressure that compress the pelvic cavity, causing compression of the nevus veins and poor blood flow back. The main clinical manifestations include bleeding during bowel movements or prolapse of hemorrhoids. In severe cases, there is anal distension and anemia. The diagnosis can be confirmed through clinical manifestations, visual examination, digital examination, anoscopy and other methods. Hemorrhoids during pregnancy are generally treated conservatively, and surgical treatment can be performed if necessary. The incidence of hemorrhoids is high during pregnancy, so more attention should be paid to prevention.

1. Symptoms of internal hemorrhoids

The main symptoms are bleeding during bowel movements or prolapse of hemorrhoids. Generally there is no pain, but in severe cases there may be anal swelling and itching. If hemorrhoids prolapse and become incarcerated, it may cause swelling, pain, erosion, necrosis, and even suppuration, and secondary anal fistula and other symptoms. Generally there are no systemic symptoms. Those with heavy bleeding may develop secondary anemia, difficulty in defecation, and difficulty in urinating.

2. Symptoms of external hemorrhoids

There may be inflammatory symptoms such as redness, swelling, heat, pain, as well as subcutaneous swelling of the anus, fibrosis of the skin at the anal margin, and connective tissue hyperplasia.

When a pregnant woman suffers from hemorrhoids, unless the condition is very serious, conservative treatment is generally adopted. Conservative treatment should be adopted in a timely manner, and medication should be taken under the guidance of a doctor to avoid harming the fetus. In daily life, you should pay attention to drinking more water, eating more fresh vegetables and fruits, and taking regular walks, etc., which can promote gastrointestinal motility and alleviate the symptoms of hemorrhoids.