Anal swelling during late pregnancy

In the late pregnancy, the baby is already in a relatively mature stage of development. During this period, the pregnant mother's body will also undergo certain changes. For example, anal swelling is a common reaction in the late pregnancy. This is because the pregnant woman's uterus becomes larger in the late pregnancy, thereby compressing the pregnant woman's rectum. Below, we will give you a detailed introduction to the relevant knowledge about anal swelling in late pregnancy!

1. What is anal swelling?

Anal distension refers to the feeling of wanting to defecate. In severe cases, it can manifest as tenesmus, that is, there is actually no stool to pass, but the urge to defecate is repeated. This situation is sometimes a very typical local symptom of peritoneal irritation, especially the irritation caused by the accumulation of blood in the rectal fossa to the rectum. Patients with anal distension know that it is not pleasant. Patients often feel the anal distension is unbearable, and it may even radiate to the lumbar spine, buttocks and thighs. They have frequent urge to defecate, which may be accompanied by a feeling of urgency and heaviness in the abdomen. Many patients are unable to recover because the cause of the disease cannot be found or the treatment method is inappropriate, which seriously affects the quality of life of patients. At the same time, different causes will result in different symptoms of anal swelling.

2. Why does the anus swell in late pregnancy?

In the late pregnancy, as abdominal pressure increases, the fetus descends into the pelvis and compresses the rectum, which can cause anal distension and a feeling of defecation. It also compresses the bladder and can cause frequent urination. If there are regular uterine contractions at the same time, it is considered a sign of labor. Pay attention to changes in fetal movement and go to the hospital as soon as possible to check the dilation of the cervix.

3. What are the symptoms in late pregnancy that are signs of labor?

1. The fetus enters the pelvis: The fetus entering the pelvis is only a prelude to delivery, and birth will not occur immediately after entering the pelvis.

2. Labor pains: Uterine contractions come like waves, and the pain spreads to the lower abdomen, or there is a feeling of lower back pain and defecation. This kind of uterine contraction is preparing for the birth of the baby.

3. Water breaking: Under normal circumstances, water breaking will only occur when the cervix is ​​almost fully dilated shortly before delivery. But some pregnant mothers may suddenly experience water breaking before they even have labor pains.

4. Seeing spotting: Generally speaking, contractions will occur within 24 hours after seeing spotting, and you will enter the delivery stage. However, the actual situation is that many people give birth several days or even a week after seeing spotting.