How to prevent and treat hemorrhoids during pregnancy?

Many women suffer from constipation during pregnancy because they often eat high-nutrition foods and do not exercise much. Long-term constipation can lead to hemorrhoids, which makes it difficult to go to the toilet. Many people have hemorrhoids, but hemorrhoids are very common. So how can we prevent hemorrhoids during pregnancy? Let me give you a detailed introduction below!

Hemorrhoids usually appear during the third trimester of pregnancy. At this time, the enlarged uterus puts pressure on the inferior vena cava, which obstructs blood return and easily forms local varicose veins. In addition, the pelvic tissue is relaxed at this time, so hemorrhoids can easily form. When an expectant mother feels swelling, itching or severe pain near the anus or rectum, or blood in the stool, she may be suffering from hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are harmful to the health of both mother and baby and require active conditioning and treatment.

Treat hemorrhoids by treating constipation first

The occurrence of hemorrhoids is inextricably linked to constipation, so after suffering from hemorrhoids, it is necessary to simultaneously treat and regulate constipation. If constipation is relieved, bowel movement time is shortened, and each time can be controlled within 3 minutes, hemorrhoids can be effectively relieved. If it can be controlled within 1 minute, first and second stage hemorrhoids can heal on their own. Develop good bowel habits and don't strain too much when defecating. Exerting too much force may cause part of the rectum to prolapse, aggravating hemorrhoids.

If the hemorrhoids are prolapsed, push them back gently after defecation, and then apply some gel oil to the affected area to help the hemorrhoids return to their original position when the person moves.

Clean yourself well after defecation. Do not rub or rub hard. You can pat dry gently with moistened tissue paper, baby paper or medical roll paper. Before getting up after defecation, you can clamp softer multi-layer toilet paper around your anus and remove the paper after half an hour. Doing so can make the rectal veins quickly activate and restore when a person walks, so that blood can return normally and relieve hemorrhoids.

Clean the area around the anus with warm water every night, or take a sitz bath with 1% to 2% soda water. After washing, place a warm, wet towel on the anus and massage it clockwise with your fingers to promote blood circulation and relieve hemorrhoid symptoms. Exercise improves hemorrhoids. Anal lifting exercises can exercise the rectal muscles, enhance muscle contraction, promote blood circulation, and are also an ideal way to improve hemorrhoids. This can be done 20 times or more per day.

Seek medical attention if serious

If your hemorrhoids are severe, you can seek medical treatment. If necessary, the doctor will recommend applying an ice pack to the affected area, or using therapeutic ointments, hemorrhoid suppositories, etc. In addition to using antibiotics, people with inflammation will also undergo rectal novocaine blockade, but no matter what, you should follow the doctor's advice. In addition, hemorrhoid surgery is not suitable during pregnancy, as pain and bleeding are not conducive to the safety of the fetus.

When hemorrhoids appear, you should pay more attention to your diet, eat more light foods, eat more fruits and vegetables, and develop the habit of regular bowel movements every day. In fact, as long as you pay more attention to it, you can completely avoid hemorrhoids during pregnancy. You can also exercise appropriately during pregnancy, but you must pay attention to protecting the fetus and not exercise too vigorously.