The period of pregnancy is not only a state of euphoria and joy from the upcoming addition to the family, but also health problems, including hemorrhoids. There are several ways to treat hemorrhoids during pregnancy, including traditional medicine methods, it is important to choose the most effective and safe from the whole variety.
Hemorrhoids during pregnancy: causes
Hemorrhoids are varicose veins in the rectum. During pregnancy, it is provoked by the pressure of the growing uterus on the intestines. In addition, hemorrhoids can be caused by hormonal changes - due to progesterone, the activity of the intestinal walls decreases.
Hemorrhoids in pregnant women: symptoms
The disease is insidious in that it is asymptomatic in the initial stages. Characteristic signs can appear only in the second half of pregnancy, among them:
- itching in the anal area;
- discomfort during bowel movements;
- the formation of internal hemorrhoids that come out during bowel movements, but then disappear.
At this stage, it is important to start treatment so that the hemorrhoids do not move to the last stage, in which the hemorrhoids begin to fall out - they cannot be adjusted on their own, so you have to do it manually. The advanced stage of treatment does not lend itself to treatment - an operation will be required after pregnancy, so it is better to avoid a critical condition!
How to treat hemorrhoids during pregnancy at home
At the first signs of hemorrhoids in pregnant women, treatment should be started immediately. The doctor, as a rule, prescribes ointments and suppositories, which not only relieve unpleasant symptoms, but also strengthen the walls of the anus. Medicines are selected so as not to harm the health of the unborn child, so self-medication is unacceptable!
An important condition for the successful treatment of hemorrhoids is physical activity, in which there will be no stagnation of venous blood. Every day you need to take walks lasting from 30 to 60 minutes. When sedentary work, you need to try to take breaks every 15-30 minutes - just get up from the table and walk a little.
Prevention of hemorrhoids during pregnancy involves regular bowel movements and the absence of constipation. This will help the use of fiber (fresh vegetables and fruits) and plenty of water (if there is no swelling and kidney problems). Beets and prunes have good laxative properties, so pregnant women should definitely include them in their diet.
Treatment of hemorrhoids during pregnancy with folk remedies allows the use of candles from sea buckthorn oil and ichthyol in candles. In addition, you can make compresses from castor or sea buckthorn oils, applied to hemorrhoids and bumps.
