Suppositories from hemorrhoids during pregnancy

One of the problems that future mothers face is the expansion of the veins of the anal region. Consider safe suppositories from hemorrhoids, their types and features of use.

Hemorrhoids can occur both in the early stages of pregnancy, and after childbirth. The disease is a varicose veins in the rectal area. During gestation, the vascular system suffers from increased loads. The volume of circulating blood increases by 30%, which leads to problems of venous nature.

Hemorrhoids in the gestational period is formed due to the fact that the growing uterus presses on the thick and rectum, causing local stagnation of blood. Blood-filled veins stretch and form hemorrhoids, which protrude under the mucous membrane of the intestine.

The main causes of the disease:

• Changing the hormonal background.
• Excess body weight.
• Constipation due to decreased intestinal peristalsis.
• Incorrect food.
• Increased intraperitoneal pressure.
• Use of oral contraceptives for a long period of time before conception. OK negatively affect the state of the venous system.

As a rule, anesthetic and regenerating candles are used for treatment, which minimize inflammatory processes in the rectal area. Also using hemostatic agents, which are effective for anal fissures.

Suppositories are long oblong tablets that are inserted into the anus. Under the influence of body temperature, the candle dissolves and the medicinal components penetrate the walls of the rectum. Local treatment does not affect the development of the fetus, but it alleviates the painful feelings of a woman.

Proctological disease requires compulsory treatment, since its postpartum form is characterized by a more complex course and severe complications. To ease the painful condition, not only rectal suppositories, but also ointments, tablets for oral administration are used.

[1], [2]

Indications Candles from hemorrhoids during pregnancy

The safest method of treating venous inflammation in the rectal area is conservative therapy with rectal suppositories. Such therapy is effective for the mother and is absolutely safe for the fetus.

Indications for the use of suppositories from hemorrhoids are based on their properties:

• Reduce pain.
• They take off cramps.
• Stop bleeding.
• Improve the process of bowel evacuation with constipation.
• They have anti-inflammatory and drying effect.
• Have astringent properties.
• Accelerate the healing of cracks and wounds.
• Ability to use at home.

For today in the pharmaceutical market such kinds of suppositories are presented:

1. Anesthetics and eliminating inflammation. For future mothers, herbal preparations are allowed. Suppositories with analgesics are contraindicated, since they negatively affect the development of the fetus.
2. Toning and strengthening walls of blood vessels. They remove puffiness in the perianal area, increase the elasticity of the affected veins and normalize the microcirculation of the blood.
3. Hemostatic - are used for cracks and rash of the anus. Prevent blood loss, which is dangerous during pregnancy. Reduce bleeding hemorrhoids, accelerate the regeneration process.

The main advantage of suppositories from hemorrhoids is that the drugs have a local effect. After entering the rectum, the medicine gradually dissolves, penetrating into the affected tissues of the rectum, which is safe for the pregnant woman.

Suppositories from hemorrhoids and cracks in pregnancy

One of the complications of varicose veins in the rectum is anal fissures. A painful condition arises from the rupture of the mucosa of the anus and the exposure of the muscular layer. Cracks appear only on the front and back of the aisle, in women the first variant is more common. In rare cases, ruptures of the side surfaces occur.

The appearance of cracks in pregnancy is associated with such factors:

• Reducing the tone of the rectum.
• Slowed peristalsis.
• Reduction of the activity of the muscles of the press during defecation.
• Excessive strain.
• Constipation.
• Damage to the mucous by objects that are in the stool.
• Sedentary lifestyle.
• Lifting weights.
• Use of fatty, spicy or salty foods, alcohol.
• Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

The above factors lead to the fact that the mucosa of the anal canal tears, leaving cracks and tears. The most important condition for the treatment of this condition is the softening of stool and the removal of constipation.

For treatment, such forms of rectal therapy are used:

• Candles.
• Baths with bactericidal solutions.
• Ointments and creams.
• Microclysters.

The most popular and easy to use are healing suppositories. Most often, pregnant women are prescribed such drugs: suppository Natalsid, Metiluratsil, Gepatrombin, Buskopan, Papaverin. Such drugs not only accelerate the healing of damaged tissues, but also have a laxative effect, improve and simplify the process of defecation, stimulate local immunity.

[3]

Suppositories for the prevention of hemorrhoids in pregnancy

There are many ways to prevent hemorrhoids. All of them are based on observance of a healthy food and moderate physical exertion. There is also a separate group of drugs that can be used to prevent hemorrhoids, especially in expectant mothers. These are rectal suppositories.

Despite the fact that most suppositories have a complex effect on the problem, some of them are used specifically for prevention:

• Anticoagulants.
• Venoprotectors and venotonics.
• Hemostatic.
• Venous sclerosing.
• Immunostimulating.

For preventive maintenance of a hemorrhoids during pregnancy are used a suppository on a vegetative basis. Most often these are suppositories with sea buckthorn or belladonna. Effective preparations will be made with such plant components as wormwood, St. John's Wort, millennia, tea tree oil, fir. In the pharmacy you can buy ichthyol suppositories, glycerin, with propolis, Metuluracil, Natalside, Procto-Glivenol. Despite the safety of these drugs, they can be used only with a doctor's permission.

Release form

One of the most popular, convenient and effective dosage forms used to treat proctologic diseases is suppositories. They have several types:

• Cone-shaped.
• Cylindrical.
• Other forms with a pointed end.

The maximum diameter of the candle is 1.5 cm. The weight of the suppository should not exceed 4 g for adults and 1.5 g for children. With the action of body temperature, they melt, providing therapeutic effect. Their active components are absorbed through the mucosa of the rectum and have a therapeutic effect.

The advantages of this dosage form include: ease of use, long-term therapeutic effect in the lesion focus, safety of use.

List of effective suppositories from hemorrhoids during pregnancy, see here.

[4]

Pharmacodynamics

The therapeutic efficacy of a drug and its mechanism of action on the human body is pharmacodynamics. Rectal suppositories used to treat hemorrhoids in most cases have the following properties:

• Anabolic and anti-catabolic activity.
• Immunostimulating action.
• Anti-inflammatory effect.
• Regenerative and stimulating effect.

Interaction of active components and their complex effect on the body contributes to the normalization of the nucleic acid metabolism, stimulates the local immune system, accelerates the maturation of tissues and their epithelization.

Pharmacokinetics

Biological processes that occur with the drug after ingestion are a pharmacokinetics. Antigemorroidalnye rectal drugs used to treat pregnant women, have a local effect on the lesion.

In most cases, the active ingredients of suppositories do not penetrate the circulatory system and do not affect the vital functions of the body and the development of the fetus.

[5], [6]

Dosing and administration

One of the main advantages of using rectal suppositories for the treatment of varicose veins in the rectal area is the ease and convenience of using them. Suppositories can be placed at home without the help of outsiders.

In order for the treatment to be effective, the following recommendations should be observed:

• 10-20 minutes before the procedure, it is necessary to empty the intestine naturally or to make a cleansing enema.
• Before you insert a candle, you should wash your hands and, if possible, put on sterile medical gloves.
• Suppositories are unpacked before they are injected into the anal canal. The drug should not be held in the hands for too long, as the candle will quickly melt and lose its shape, which will make it more difficult to use.
• The procedure is carried out in the supine position on the side and widely spread apart the buttocks, as much as possible relaxing. The candle is injected with a sharp tip deep into the anal canal.
• Immediately after the introduction, it is recommended to lie down for 5-10 minutes, so that extra motions do not push the suppository out.
• After a couple of hours, you can empty the bowels or bathe in warm water. If a candle is placed before going to bed, then it is left for the whole night.
• If after the introduction of a candle a strong desire to empty the intestine (often observed with constipation), then after defecation it is necessary to wash and after 20 minutes to put a new drug.

Depending on the rules of use and the dosage prescribed by the doctor, the effectiveness of the treatment depends.

The use of rectal antihemorrhoidal drugs during pregnancy is possible only for medical purposes. For a future mother, they select effective and non-toxic agents for the fetus.

The need to use suppositories for the treatment of inflammation and expansion of the veins of the anal region during the gestational period is explained by such properties of medicines:

• Anesthetic.
• Anti-inflammatory.
• Softening.
• Accelerating regeneration processes.
• Antipruritic.
• Anti-edema.
• Stimulation of peristalsis.

When choosing a remedy, preference is given to preparations of complex action and on a plant basis. They provide the maximum therapeutic effect for a short period of time. The doctor prescribes the medicine, the scheme of its use and the duration of therapy. Self-medication during pregnancy is unacceptable.

Suppositories from hemorrhoids during pregnancy in the first trimester

According to medical statistics, about 33% of women in the early stages of pregnancy, that is, up to 12 weeks, face the problem of expanding the veins of the rectum. In this period, hemorrhoids of the 1-2 stages develop most often, which manifests itself with such symptomatology:

• Discharge of blood during defecation.
• Itching and burning in the anus.
• The feeling of an alien object in the rectum and frequent false urge to the toilet.
• Painful sensations when emptying the intestine and walking.
• Loss of nodules, that is, external signs of the disease.

The above symptoms require medical intervention. If you leave the proctologic problem without treatment, it will only exacerbate the painful symptoms and provoke the transition of the disorder into a chronic form.

Before 12 weeks, the fetus is actively formed and growing, so the list of drugs allowed for treatment is limited. But there are a number of safe suppositories for the treatment of hemorrhoids in the first trimester: Methyluracil suppositories, Sea-buckthorn, based on propolis.

Also for the treatment can be used such rectal drugs: Gepatrombin G, Natalsid, Neo-Anuzol, Posterizan, Relief. All medicines should be used only for medical purposes.

[9], [10]

Suppositories from hemorrhoids during pregnancy in the 2nd trimester

If the future mother is faced with inflammation and expansion of the veins of the anal area in the second trimester, the list of drugs available for treatment is more extensive. This is due to the fact that the fetus has grown and is less vulnerable to medication.

For the treatment, such rectal agents can be used: Anuzol, Ginkor Procto, Ichthyol, Natalsid, Troxevasin, Suppositories with sea-buckthorn, Ultraprot.

Despite the fact that the above drugs are relatively safe for the fetus and the future mother, they need to be applied under medical supervision.

Suppositories from hemorrhoids during pregnancy in the 3rd trimester

The last months of pregnancy are the most difficult for a future mother. The child presses on the bladder, causing urge to frequent urination, and very often there are problems with defecation due to increased pressure on the rectum. It is the constipation that leads to the development of hemorrhoids.

Treatment of the proctologic problem in the 3rd trimester is more affordable, as many drugs are allowed for use. To reduce the painful symptoms, rectal suppositories can be used: Venodiol, Hepatrombin, Detralex, Natalside, Nigepan, Posterizan, Proctosan, Troxevasin.

When using the above medicines, it is very important to comply with the dosage and all medical recommendations. If any adverse reactions appear, treatment should be stopped and the doctor should be consulted to choose a safer and more effective medication.

Contraindications

Limitations in the use of rectal suppositories for hemorrhoids are based on their composition. The main ban on the use of any medicine is the intolerance of its active and auxiliary components.

Also among the contraindications are:

• Specific skin diseases to the field of application.
• Severe anal bleeding.
• Atopic dermatitis in the anamnesis.
• Pediatric practice.
• Ulcerous and erosive damage to the mucous membrane of the rectum.

If anticoagulant drugs are used for treatment, for example heparin, then such drugs are prohibited for patients with reduced blood coagulability. Preparations based on the belladonna extract are not used for cardiovascular diseases. With extreme caution should be used drugs on a plant basis. Since there is a risk of allergic reactions, especially if the dosage prescribed by the doctor is not observed.

[7], [8]

Side effects Candles from hemorrhoids during pregnancy

As a rule, the suppository from hemorrhoids is well tolerated by patients and does not cause side effects. In single cases, the development of local allergic reactions is possible:

• Itching itch.
• Redness.
• Peeling skin.
• Rashes.
• Puffiness.

To eliminate the above symptoms, withdrawal of the drug is indicated. After symptomatic therapy, patients are prescribed safer analogues.

Overdose

When rectal administration of drugs or their application to the damaged tissue of the anus, an overdose is impossible. In rare cases, diarrhea is observed.

Side effects develop with accidental ingestion of suppositories. In this case, patients face violations of the gastrointestinal tract, headaches, deterioration of general well-being and other systemic reactions. Treatment consists of gastric lavage, reception of enterosorbents and further symptomatic therapy.

[11], [12], [13]

Interactions with other drugs

Another feature of the use of rectal suppositories is the possibility of their interaction with medicaments of other release forms for more effective therapy. When appointing several types of candles, apply them alternately with an interval of 3-4 hours.

[14]

Storage conditions

To ensure that the suppository from hemorrhoids retain their medicinal properties, it is necessary to adhere to the conditions of their storage.

The preparation should be kept in the original packaging in a place protected from sunlight, moisture and inaccessible to children. It is also desirable to keep the instructions for use so that you can reread it if necessary. The recommended storage temperature should be between 15-25 ° C.

[15], [16]

Shelf life

Subject to storage guidelines, rectal suppositories may be used for 3-5 years from the date of manufacture. Shelf life is indicated on the packet, and in some cases on individual cell packs of candles. At the end of this time, the medicine should be disposed of. Use stitched drugs is contraindicated, especially for pregnant women and children.

[17]

Effective suppository against hemorrhoids in pregnancy

Hemorrhoids are quite common among pregnant women. It arises from the action of various factors, both caused by physiological changes in the organism of the future mother, and her unhealthy way of life, nutrition.

Treatment depends on the severity of the disease state. The most safe and effective for pregnant women are rectal suppositories:

• In uncomplicated hemorrhoids, anticoagulants - Heparin, Gepatrombin - are recommended. They dissolve the formed thrombi and prevent their further appearance.
• At the expressed painful sensations preparations with anesthetic are necessary - Relif, Proctosedilum, Anestezolum.
• When bleeding is used vasoconstrictive drugs that relieve swelling, stop bleeding and have a venotonic effect - Relief, Procto-Glivenol, Phenylephrine.
• If varicose veins in the rectum area occur with inflammatory processes around the anus, then recommended Ichthyol suppositories, suppositories based on sea buckthorn oil or belladonna extract. In especially severe cases, a suppository of Ibuprofen or Diclofenac may be prescribed.
• If the painful condition is accompanied by severe itching and burning, then apply Proctosedil, Gepotrombin, Natalside or therapeutic ointments.

To improve the effectiveness of local therapy for hemorrhoids, oral medications can be prescribed. As a rule, these are tablets with venotonic properties, which favorably affect the entire circulatory system, including hemorrhoids.

Inexpensive suppositories from hemorrhoids during pregnancy

Rectal suppositories significantly improve the condition with hemorrhoids, eliminate painful symptoms and increase local immunity. Suppositories relieve acute pain in the defeat of the veins of the rectum and reduce swelling of the hemorrhoids.

The pharmaceutical market offers a wide range of different in terms of cost and effectiveness of drugs.

• The most effective and inexpensive candles safe in the gestation period include herbal medicines: Krasavki extract, Betiol, Ihtiol, Tykveol, Sea-buckthorn, Calendula, Propolis, Hemo-Pro.
• Also, there are medicines of combined action, their cost is higher than that of vegetable, but they are also allowed for expectant mothers: Anuzol, Metuluracil, Neo-anusole, Hepatrombin G, Natalside, Proctosan, Procto-Glivenol, Relief Advance and Ultra, Prostopinum, Posterizan.

Suppositories from hemorrhoids during pregnancy should be used strictly for medical purposes, with the recommended dosage and duration of therapy. In addition to the main treatment, attention should be paid to preventive measures. This will get rid of the disease, as well as prevent its appearance in the future.