Will hemorrhoids during pregnancy heal after giving birth?

During pregnancy, in addition to proper exercise, most doctors still recommend that pregnant women minimize the chances of going out to avoid the possibility of external injuries that may affect the health of the pregnant woman and the child. However, long-term bed rest and the intake of many tonic foods often lead to the possibility of hemorrhoids in pregnant women. So if you suffer from hemorrhoids during pregnancy, will you recover after giving birth?

Will hemorrhoids during pregnancy heal after giving birth?

Pregnant women are particularly prone to hemorrhoids. After suffering from hemorrhoids during pregnancy, immediate surgical treatment is generally not recommended. Conservative treatment can be selected and further treatment can be carried out after delivery. This is because after delivery, as abdominal pressure decreases, venous return obstruction is relieved, and the progesterone content in the body gradually decreases, hemorrhoids will generally shrink or atrophy within 4 months. If the symptoms disappear at this time, surgery can be avoided. If hemorrhoids still exist, surgical treatment can be performed. At this time, the hemorrhoids have become significantly smaller than during pregnancy, the pain of surgery will be relatively reduced, and the treatment period will also be significantly shortened.

How to prevent hemorrhoids

1. To keep bowel movements smooth, pregnant women should actively engage in some physical activities to promote gastrointestinal motility and blood circulation to prevent and treat constipation. In terms of diet, eat some vegetables rich in fiber in moderation and stay hydrated every day to promote intestinal peristalsis; bananas are the best fruit; some intestinal lubricating foods such as honey can help promote bowel movements, and avoid sitting or standing for long periods of time.

2. Keep the anus clean and reduce irritation. During pregnancy, you should try to eat less spicy foods such as chili peppers and mustard to reduce adverse stimulation to the rectum and anus. Clean the anus after defecation to avoid residual feces from irritating the skin around the anus.

Because the chance of developing hemorrhoids during pregnancy is particularly high, female friends can undergo a simple examination before becoming pregnant to reduce the chance of developing the disease after pregnancy. In daily life, you must pay attention to diet and exercise, avoid eating spicy foods, and pay attention to walking and exercising more often, which can play a preventive role to a certain extent.