What to do if hemorrhoids prolapse during pregnancy?

For many expectant mothers, suffering from hemorrhoids during pregnancy is a very painful experience. Pregnant women are a high-risk group for hemorrhoids. Many pregnant women, during the waiting period, do not exercise enough and sit for long periods of time, which can easily lead to food accumulation in the abdominal cavity and cause hemorrhoids. In fact, preventive work can be done in many cases. But how to solve the problem if you have hemorrhoids? Let's follow the editor to find out.

Generally speaking, grade II and III internal hemorrhoids can be reduced, but grade IV cannot, or they cannot be reduced due to infection or edema leading to incarceration. When the internal hemorrhoids are just prolapsed, it is relatively easy to reduce them. However, once they have been prolapsed for a long time, local blood circulation will be impaired, manifested as obstruction of venous return, while the arteries continue to inject blood, causing varicose veins and even thrombosis in the prolapsed part, and increasing in size. At this time, the anus spasms and contracts due to pain, making it impossible for the prolapsed internal hemorrhoids to be reduced, resulting in incarceration and even necrosis, infection, suppuration, ulceration, etc., forming a vicious cycle.

Therefore, as soon as the internal hemorrhoids prolapse, they should be pushed back in time. If it is difficult to push them back, you can gently push them upwards with your hands while sitting in warm water. At this time, the anus is more relaxed, which is conducive to their reinsertion.

Many times, people cannot tell the difference between rectal prolapse and internal hemorrhoid prolapse, and confuse rectal prolapse with internal hemorrhoid prolapse, calling them both "rectal prolapse", but in fact there is a big difference between the two.

① Visual examination: The prolapsed material of internal hemorrhoids is a congested and swollen mass, which is petal-shaped or ring-shaped. Bleeding can be seen, and there is normal mucosa in the depressions between the hemorrhoids.

The prolapsed material of rectal prolapse is the rectum, which has obvious radial longitudinal grooves or rectal rings, is light white or light red in color, and has no bleeding.

②Digital examination: internal hemorrhoids are prolapsed and the tightness of the anus is normal.

Rectal prolapse and marked relaxation of the anal sphincter.

③ Speculum examination: When examining internal hemorrhoids with a speculum, you can see that the mucosa is petal-shaped and the raised pieces of flesh on the mucosa are of different sizes.

Therefore, expectant mothers must not be lazy during the waiting period. Not only should you increase your exercise, which is of great benefit to both yourself and your baby's health, you should also go to the hospital regularly for relevant check-ups. If you notice any signs of hemorrhoids, seek medical attention immediately. And eating more fruits, vegetables and other grain foods can also play a great preventive and therapeutic role.