How to treat hemorrhoids during pregnancy

Most pregnant women are afraid to take medications during pregnancy for fear of affecting the baby, but they usually don’t know what to do if they get sick. Many pregnant women will get hemorrhoids due to improper diet, incorrect bowel movement, etc. Some pregnant women don’t know what to do when they get hemorrhoids. At this time, they should follow the following methods to regulate, which will not affect the fetus and is very effective in treating hemorrhoids.

1. Dietary adjustment: When hemorrhoids first occur, you should mainly rely on dietary adjustment. Do not eat spicy and fried foods, eat less indigestible foods to avoid constipation, and eat more vegetables and fruits rich in dietary fiber.

2. Anal exercises and massage: There are two parts to be massaged, namely the anus and abdomen. After defecation, press the anus with a hot towel and massage in clockwise and counterclockwise directions for 15 minutes each to improve local blood circulation; for abdominal massage, lie on your back and massage the lower abdomen with both hands in clockwise and counterclockwise directions for 15 times each.

3. Change your lifestyle habits: take a walk or do gymnastics in the morning and evening. When resting in bed, you can raise your pelvis by 20-25 cm. Avoid sitting or standing for long periods of time, and increase rest as appropriate. Toilet paper should be soft and clean, and prolapsed internal hemorrhoids should be returned promptly.

4. Fumigation therapy: If you are worried about the effects of topical medications on the fetus, expectant mothers can try a sitz bath or wet compress with Chinese medicine detoxification soup.

5. Drug treatment: When pregnant women suffer from hemorrhoids and have bleeding symptoms, they can use suppositories containing compound carrageenan and insert them directly into the anus. This ingredient is extracted from marine organisms and will not cause any harm to the fetus. If the abscess is caused by anal infection, you can apply the Chinese medicine Ten-flavor Golden Paste directly to the abscess. Its ingredients include Coptis chinensis, Phellodendron chinense, Rhubarb, etc.

I hope this can be helpful to everyone. The editor suggests that it is best to prevent hemorrhoids during pregnancy and develop a good habit of defecating on time every day. Do not play with mobile phones or read books while defecating. Don’t be picky about food. In addition to nutritious meat, you should also eat a lot of vegetables. This will help you maintain proper nutrition and smooth bowel movements during pregnancy.