Postpartum bleeding in stool

Many pregnant women will inexplicably notice that their stools always contain blood, or even drip with bright red blood, within one or two months after giving birth. Therefore, many mothers are very scared and worried, so they are more eager to know whether there is any disease in their body that leads to the symptoms of bloody stools. So what exactly is causing postpartum bleeding in the stool?

In fact, postpartum stool bleeding can be said to be one of the more common diseases. In addition to the fact that the abdominal muscles of the mother are mostly relaxed after giving birth, the pressure on the pelvic cavity is very large, which can easily lead to difficulty in defecation and cause anal fissures. So what is the cause of postpartum bleeding in the stool?

Causes of postpartum bleeding in stool

1. If the stool is dry and bright red blood drips out after childbirth, it is generally most likely anal fissure. This is because the abdominal muscles are mostly relaxed after childbirth, the pelvic pressure is low, the intestinal peristalsis slows down, the stool is stored for too long, excessive water is absorbed and becomes dry, making defecation very difficult and easily causing anal fissure.

2. In addition, pregnancy can also cause obstruction of venous return around the anus, resulting in internal hemorrhoids and bleeding symptoms, which can be seen by a visit to the anorectal department or hemorrhoids and fistula department.

3. Whether it is anal fissure or hemorrhoids, prevention is the key, that is, eat less spicy, hot, and dry foods, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, drink more water, drink more fish soup, keep the body sufficiently hydrated and the stool moist, do not use excessive force during defecation, and use a suppository inserted into the anus to help defecation.

4. In terms of diet, avoid eating foods that easily cause inflammation, drink more water, eat more vegetables and fruits, drink half a cup of concentrated honey water in the morning and evening, and have bowel movements regularly every day. In addition to eating more vegetables and fruits to facilitate bowel movements, mothers should also actively find out the cause of the disease and seek medical treatment accordingly.

Regarding postpartum bleeding in the stool, in addition to eating less fried foods and foods that are easy to cause inflammation, pregnant women also need to drink more water and eat more fresh vegetables and fruits. In addition, you can drink half a cup of high-concentration honey water before going to bed, which will help relieve the phenomenon of bloody stools. However, if the blood in the stool is severe, it is best to seek medical attention immediately.