Level 1: Symptoms and causes of hemorrhoids in pregnant women
1. Symptoms of hemorrhoids in pregnant women
After pregnant women suffer from hemorrhoids, the skin around the anus will appear red, swollen, swollen, burning, and bleeding during defecation. Some pregnant women also experience digestive problems such as constipation or diarrhea.
2. Causes of hemorrhoids in pregnant women
Due to the growth during pregnancy, the rectum and sigmoid colon are compressed, requiring greater strength during defecation, which can easily lead to constipation. In addition, due to changes in hormone levels, the veins in pregnant women are prone to dilation, resulting in poor blood return and the formation of varicose veins.
Level 2: How to prevent hemorrhoids in pregnant women
1. Maintain good eating habits
Eat more fiber-rich foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, etc. Avoid greasy and spicy foods.
2. Maintain regular bowel movements
Try to avoid holding in your bowels, maintain regular bowel movements, and do not exert excessive force.
3. Strengthen exercise
Carry out appropriate physical exercise to increase the body\’s metabolic capacity and immunity.
4. Pay attention to personal hygiene
Keep the area around the anus clean and dry to avoid infection.
Level 3: How to treat hemorrhoids in pregnant women
1. Drug treatment
Pregnant women suffering from mild hemorrhoids can use some drugs to treat them, such as anti-swelling drugs, hemostatic drugs, etc. However, it needs to be used under the guidance of a doctor and pay attention to the impact of the drug on the fetus.
2. Surgical treatment
If a pregnant woman suffers from severe hemorrhoids, surgery is required. However, since surgery will have a certain impact on the fetus, it is necessary to decide whether to perform surgery under the guidance of a doctor.
3. Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment
Traditional Chinese medicine treatment can use acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and other methods, which are more effective for pregnant women suffering from mild hemorrhoids. However, you need to choose an experienced Chinese medicine practitioner for treatment and pay attention to the impact of Chinese herbal medicine on the fetus.
Level 4: How to relieve the symptoms of hemorrhoids in pregnant women
1. Sitz bath
Sitz bathing for 15-20 minutes every day can relieve discomfort symptoms such as redness, swelling, and burning sensation in the skin around the anus.
2. Keep rest
Avoid standing or sitting for long periods of time and try to lie down to reduce pressure on the rectum and sigmoid colon.
3. Use ice compress
You can use ice packs around the anus to relieve local discomfort.
4. Pay attention to personal hygiene
Keep the area around the anus clean and dry to avoid infection.
Level 5: Will hemorrhoids in pregnant women affect the fetus?
Mild hemorrhoids in pregnant women will have no significant impact on the fetus. However, if a pregnant woman suffers from severe hemorrhoids and requires surgical treatment, it will have certain effects on the fetus. Therefore, during the treatment periodIt is necessary to pay close attention to the condition of the fetus and follow the doctor\’s instructions for treatment.
Level 6: How to prevent recurrence
1. Dietary conditioning
Keep a healthy diet, eat more fiber-rich foods, and avoid greasy and spicy foods.
2. Regular bowel movements
Try to avoid holding in your bowels, maintain regular bowel movements, and do not exert excessive force.
3. Strengthen exercise
Carry out appropriate physical exercise to increase the body\’s metabolic capacity and immunity.
4. Pay attention to personal hygiene
Keep the area around the anus clean and dry to avoid infection.
