What to do if hemorrhoids bleed severely during pregnancy

During pregnancy, due to certain changes in the female's uterus and hormones, certain problems may occur in the pregnant woman's body. Hemorrhoids during pregnancy are a common symptom. Hemorrhoids during pregnancy can cause great pain and discomfort to pregnant women, but pregnant women cannot take medication at will. Therefore, if you want to treat hemorrhoids, you must do so under the guidance of a doctor. Here I will introduce some relevant knowledge about hemorrhoids in pregnant women.

1. What to do if hemorrhoids bleed during pregnancy

1. Drug treatment:

There are many medicines for treating hemorrhoids, such as hemorrhoid ointment. Some of them are very effective in relieving symptoms, but these drugs often contain ingredients such as musk, alum, mannitol and antibiotics, which may have adverse effects on the fetus. Pregnant women are advised to use them under the guidance of a doctor.

2. Surgical treatment:

Hemorrhoids can be treated surgically, but it is generally not recommended in the late pregnancy to avoid the possibility of miscarriage or premature birth. The use of anesthetics and certain antibiotics in early pregnancy may be harmful to the mother and fetus. Therefore, pregnant women with hemorrhoids should mainly rely on diet adjustments and daily fumigation and sitting baths for treatment. Surgery is generally not used. If the condition is serious, surgical treatment should be performed only after the postpartum period. If hemorrhoids prolapse, they should be reduced as soon as possible and the patient should rest in bed as much as possible. If necessary, injection therapy, ligation therapy, cryotherapy, etc. can be considered after the doctor conducts a systematic examination and clarifies the situation.

2. What are hemorrhoids in pregnant women?

Pregnant women are a high-risk group for hemorrhoids, with the incidence of hemorrhoids in pregnant women as high as 76%. This can be scientifically explained. Although hemorrhoids are called "hemorrhoids", they are completely different from infectious abscesses in other parts of the body. They are venous clusters formed by the expansion, bending and bulging of the hemorrhoidal venous plexus in the mucosa of the lower rectum and the deep surface of the anal skin. Its occurrence is related to compression of hemorrhoidal veins, poor blood flow and external stimulation. During pregnancy, in order to ensure the nutritional supply of the fetus, the blood flow in the pregnant woman's pelvic arteries increases; as the fetus develops, the uterus becomes larger and larger, which compresses the pelvis and hinders the blood return in the hemorrhoidal blood vessels.

3. What should pregnant women eat if they have severe hemorrhoid bleeding?

Stop eating spicy and irritating foods, such as wine, chili peppers, pepper, ginger, onions, garlic, etc. Eat less indigestible food, which can cause constipation and aggravate hemorrhoids. Eat more vegetables and fruits that contain fiber and have a laxative effect, such as spinach, day lily, fungus, apples, peaches, pears, bananas, melons, etc. If you have difficulty defecating, you can eat honey or some foods containing vegetable oils, such as sesame seeds, walnut kernels, etc.