Pregnancy Hemroids
According to a recent gynecological article, over 50% of pregnant women will suffer from hemroids at some point during their pregnancy. Read on to learn about the symptoms, causes and treatments available for pregnancy hemroids.
If pregnancy hemroids have already developed, there are several things you can do to keep them from getting worse. In most cases, after your delivery, they will likely go away on their own. In the meantime, keep the affected area as clean as possible, while being gentle and avoiding rubbing the hemroids too often. One thing you can do is to use medicated hemroid pads or moist wipes in order to clean up after a bowel movement rather than to use toilet paper.
The Cause of Pregnancy Hemroids
The most common cause of pregnancy hemroids is the constipation that pregnant women experience due to hormonal changes. This causes excessive straining while going to the bathroom and puts pressure on the veins in the rectum. A secondary cause of pregnancy hemroids is the extra weight that the baby puts on the internal organs. This can also increase the blood pressure of the veins around the anus. Thirdly, many women also develop hemroids after giving birth, most likely due to the straining undergone while pushing the baby out.
Preventing Pregnancy Hemroids
There are several things you can do to prevent pregnancy hemroids. First and foremost, take steps to prevent constipation. And, if constipation does occur, treat it immediately. Easy ways to prevent and to treat constipation that are perfectly safe for unborn babies are drinking eight to ten glasses of water every day and eating high fibre diet. You may also need to use fiber supplements, such as Metamucil in order to get enough fiber in your diet. Regular exercise can also help prevent or treat constipation. Before making any major changes to your diet or physical activity check with your doctor however. If lifestyle modifications do not work, talk to your doctor about stool softeners that may be safe for you and your baby.
Pregnancy hemroids are a fairly common occurrence in women but they can be managed. The best action to take against pregnancy hemroids is to recognize the symptoms, take preventative action quickly.
