Hemorrhoids during and after pregnancy
What are the causes of hemorrhoids during childbirth and pregnancy?
One of the ailments that pregnancy can bring is the abnormally enlarged hemorrhoids between the rectum and anus.In technical terms, the vascular cushion is called the superior hemorrhoidal plexus
known and (along with the sphincter) usually the reason why our anus is closed.With haemorrhoidal disease, which is popularly known as "haemorrhoids", these veins between the rectum and anus are enlarged, similar to varicose veins.This can cause the vessels to be pushed out of the anus.Reasons are obesity or poor diet with lots of alcohol, coffee and sugar.One of the causes of this affliction is that the area where they lie is under a lot of pressure.Even more so during pregnancy because the weight of the uterus changes and the abdomen presses on the pelvic floor.The pregnancy hormones progesterone and progesterone are also involved, causing the vessels to dilate.Digestion slows down during pregnancyso that a blockage can form quickly.Higher pressure is built up during bowel movements, which promotes enlarged hemorrhoids, as does straining during childbirth.
How can hemorrhoids be treated and what helps against pain?
Haemorrhoids are
painful even without the symptoms of pregnancy, it can burn and also itch very badly.But along with the pain of postpartum, relief becomes even more urgent.What is good for you in this situation can vary.Some women find cold packs relaxing, while others
find that small sitz baths with chamomile help.Compresses with grated potatoes or quark compresses can also be beneficial.You should eat as much fiber as possible so that you don't have any
develop constipation because that would increase the suffering.In this context, you should always keep in mind that you go to the toilet as often as possible so that the amount of stool does not become too large.If possible, do without toilet paper when cleaning your
butt so that you don't put even more strain on the affected region.Rest is very important for enlarged hemorrhoids.Ideally, you clean yourself with warm water, for example with our butt shower.It is also very important that you do not stand or sit for too long, as this
in turn increases the pressure.
