Hemorrhoids and pregnancy

Hemorrhoids during pregnancy are actually the result of varicose veins around the anus. The veins in and around the rectum swell and become very painful. During pregnancy, your body is filled with a lot of blood circulating through your veins. All of your veins, especially those below the uterus, become dilated. What are the symptoms of hemorrhoids during pregnancy and how can you prevent them?

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Symptoms of hemorrhoids during pregnancy

Symptoms of hemorrhoids during pregnancy include itching, burning, pain, and bleeding in the anal area. Bleeding hemorrhoids are usually bright red in color and are more likely to be seen on toilet paper than in the toilet bowl. When a pregnant woman has rectal bleeding, an immediate consultation with a doctor is necessary, even if the woman herself suspects that it is due to hemorrhoids.

How to prevent hemorrhoid pain during pregnancy?

For pregnant women, the main culprit for hemorrhoids is constipation. By straining the bowels during bowel movements, a woman puts even more pressure on the already dilated veins. If a pregnant woman already has constipation, talk to your doctor about a laxative. To avoid constipation, first of all, it is necessary

• Drink 8-10 glasses of water a day.
• Eat foods that are high in fiber (bulk-forming agents may help reduce hemorrhoid symptoms).
• Exercise regularly as much as you can.

Kegel exercise

1. Tighten the muscles of the vagina and rectal area.
2. Hold this position for 8-10 seconds, relax and repeat the exercise several times.
3. Do several of these exercises throughout the day.

You can do Kegel exercises almost anywhere (sitting at your desk, in your car, while waiting for the doctor) and no one will even notice.

Kegel exercises are beneficial for two reasons. First, they increase blood circulation in the rectum, which in turn will help prevent hemorrhoids.

The second reason is that they will strengthen the vaginal and perianal muscles, which help the uterus heal after childbirth.

Kegel exercises are exercises to strengthen a specific pelvic floor muscle, or PC muscle. This muscle is located in the pelvic floor area. These muscles can help you control the flow of urine. If you are pregnant or have recently given birth, you may suffer from urinary incontinence due to weakened muscles. Sometimes urinary or fecal incontinence can occur when you sneeze, other times it can be urine leakage whenever your bladder is full.

During the exercise, you should slowly squeeze this muscle and hold it while you count to ten. This should be done at least three times a day. For best results, do this exercise once standing, once sitting, and once lying on your stomach.

The problem is not the exercise, it is simple and easy - the problem is not to stop doing it.

How to get rid of hemorrhoids if there are already its first signs during pregnancy?

Here are some tips for pregnant women, especially if hemorrhoids in this condition are accompanied by constipation.

Keep yourself clean Keep your anal area as clean as possible. Using a wet wipe can help relieve hemorrhoid pain symptoms – it’s more convenient than using toilet paper.

Lie down more often. Avoid sitting or standing for long periods of time, which can put pressure on the hemorrhoids.

Let someone else do it. Avoid heavy or moderate lifting during pregnancy.

Use Vaseline. Try applying Vaseline to the anal area to help cool it down and make bowel movements easier during bowel movements.

Try some ice. Sitting on an ice pack can provide some relief from the inflammation in the anal area.

Use foot baths. Put your feet in warm enough water to help relieve hemorrhoids. You can wash your anus with cool water to reduce inflammation.

Use suppositories, creams. Check the effect of suppositories on the rectum area, but only on the advice of a doctor.

If none of these remedies help, your hemorrhoids get worse, or you see any bleeding from your anus, have your condition checked again by your doctor. Remember, to beat hemorrhoids during pregnancy, you need to have more knowledge and help from doctors.

Features of hemorrhoids during pregnancy

After the first trimester of pregnancy, the symptoms of hemorrhoids are quite similar. In most cases, they can be treated or prevented with natural home treatments. In fact, it is better to use natural home treatments to avoid any risk to the health of the fetus. One should take medicine for hemorrhoids in the form of stool softeners or painkillers. Surgery to treat hemorrhoids is the riskiest option for pregnant women and is usually not a viable option because in most cases of pregnancy, hemorrhoids will disappear after the woman gives birth. Hemorrhoids during pregnancy can be a very uncomfortable part of the condition, which is very stressful for the woman, but they can be treated without any invasive procedures.

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Manifestations of hemorrhoids in different periods of pregnancy

All cases of hemorrhoids in different stages of pregnancy are caused by excessive swelling and inflammation of the blood vessels around the rectum and anus. This swelling is usually caused by excessive pressure on these blood vessels. They fill with blood to cause an enlargement of the sphincter, which in turn leads to painful inflammation and rectal bleeding. Usually, hemorrhoids in different stages of pregnancy are caused by sitting in one position for a long time or from excessively increased pressure that hemorrhoids create. During pregnancy, hemorrhoids cause pressure on the uterus of the growing baby in the womb.

Hemorrhoids may not bother a woman in the first trimester of pregnancy, but usually begin to appear around the anus in the fifth month of pregnancy. Hemorrhoids during pregnancy can be external or internal and in most women do not progress beyond discomfort and itching. They may not cause pain.

Hemorrhoids and pain in pregnant women

However, severe cases of these hemorrhoid symptoms can be quite painful. In these cases, most doctors will prescribe natural home treatments. Some natural treatment recommendations may include drinking plenty of water, gradually adding more fiber to your diet, and exercising regularly.

In addition, pregnant women are advised to avoid sitting in the same position for long periods of time. Taking herbal infusions during pregnancy as recommended by your doctor may help reduce hemorrhoid pain. However, it is extremely important to consult your doctor before starting any kind of treatment – either herbal or alternative medicine, especially if you are pregnant.

Worsening of hemorrhoids during pregnancy

As the baby grows, hemorrhoids during pregnancy usually get worse. The worst effects of this condition can be avoided by taking natural home remedies that help blood circulation and strengthen blood vessels. Some remedies include taking horse chestnut tincture, eating foods high in bioflavonoids, such as blackcurrants.

But it is very important for pregnant women to consult with their doctor before starting any kind of herbal capsules or teas. Taking vitamin E and B vitamins is also a great way to strengthen the pregnant woman's blood vessels and prevent pregnancy-related inflammation. This is usually not a problem if the pregnant woman is monitored properly at the antenatal clinic, because almost all doctors will prescribe vitamin supplements from the very beginning of pregnancy and even before it.

Don't forget to see a doctor at the first sign of hemorrhoids during pregnancy, this will help prevent pain and discomfort, giving you a chance for a happy, joyful, healthy pregnancy that will be a gift not only for you, but also for your wonderful baby.

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