What to do if there is a small meat ball in the anus after childbirth

A small lump in the anus after childbirth is a symptom of hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are caused by lack of exercise after childbirth, especially when pregnant women lie in bed without turning over, which can easily cause hemorrhoids. Pregnant women who have a small lump in their anus after delivery should use hemorrhoid ointment for treatment and also need to pay attention to the cleaning of the anus. Mothers can learn about the following methods for treating anal hemorrhoids after childbirth.

What is the small fleshy ball in the anus after a normal birth?

If there is a small lump in the anus after a normal birth, it is very likely to be hemorrhoids. During pregnancy, pregnant women tend to sit more often due to physical discomfort, which may cause varicose veins around the anus, leading to hemorrhoids. Postpartum hemorrhoids are one of the obstetric emergencies. This is because after pregnancy, as the uterus grows, abdominal pressure increases, especially in the late pregnancy, the inferior vena cava becomes congested and dilated, and especially during delivery, uterine contractions gradually strengthen, and hemorrhoids are very likely to become incarcerated if the mother holds her breath and pushes.

After hemorrhoids are incarcerated, the internal hemorrhoids protrude outside the anus. The sphincter spasms and cannot be reset on its own, causing congestion and edema. The protruding inner core also stimulates the peripheral nerves around the anus, causing swelling and pain. In severe cases, ischemic necrosis may occur.

What should I pay attention to in my diet if I have hemorrhoids after a normal delivery?

(1) It is advisable to eat soft foods that are easy to digest.

(2) Strive to have smooth bowel movements and eat foods rich in fiber, such as fresh vegetables, fruits, white fungus, kelp, etc.

(3) It is advisable to consume foods that have a laxative effect, such as pears, bananas, spinach, honey, sesame oil and other vegetable oils and animal oils.

(4) It is advisable to choose foods with a cool texture, such as: cucumber, bitter melon, winter melon, watermelon, lotus root, bamboo shoots, celery, spinach, lettuce, wild rice stem, water spinach, eggplant, loofah, mushroom, duck eggs, duck meat, etc., so as not to increase body heat and cause blood in the stool.

If you have hemorrhoids after delivery, you should try to lie down when breastfeeding and avoid sitting for a long time. This can alleviate the impact of hemorrhoids. When choosing either oral or topical medications for the treatment of hemorrhoids, you must inform your doctor that you are breastfeeding. In this way, the doctor will use some medications to avoid affecting the newborn based on the actual situation.

What is the best way to treat hemorrhoids during pregnancy?

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. 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.

3. 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.

If the hemorrhoids are not relieved by the above methods, but become more severe, causing unbearable pain to the expectant mother, surgical treatment should 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 fragile, and the wound is usually difficult 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.

Finally, I would like to remind all expectant mothers that if hemorrhoids have bleeding symptoms, it is best to relieve them through diet. You should consume more high-fiber foods, avoid alcohol and irritating foods, prevent constipation, eat more fruits, vegetables, honey, and milk, develop good toilet habits, take laxatives when necessary, and make sure you go to the toilet quickly.