Hemorrhoids are varicose dilatations of the hemorrhoidal plexuses. They can go from practically unnoticed to being terribly symptomatic and require medication and surgery.
Pregnancy and childbirth, together with genetic inheritance, intestinal transit disorders and aging itself, are two of the main factors that favor its appearance. It is very common to appear during pregnancy or have previously appeared, worsen symptoms. This is due to several causes:
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- - Increase in intra-abdominal pressure and compression of the plexuses.
- - Greater frequency of constipation.
- - Vasodilatation mainly due to hormones.
Hemorrhoids can be of 2 types: internal or external. The internal ones are those that are inside the anus. The external ones are under the skin that surrounds the anus. And within the external there are degrees that go from I-IV being the latter the most serious.
During the second stage of labor, as a result of pushing and increasing pressure in the area, hemorrhoids can worsen dramatically.
Symptoms and prevention of hemorrhoids in pregnant women
Among the symptoms that can occur, are hemorrhages, pain, anal itching and inflammation. In some cases, clots can form inside them and thrombosis, in the case of an external thrombosis, with very acute pain. How to prevent them during pregnancy ?:
1. It is important to maintain a correct bowel habit, consult with your midwife to develop a diet appropriate to your needs and the supplements you can take during pregnancy and lactation that do not harm your health and your baby's.
2. Avoid standing too long or carrying weight. Women who lead sedentary lives are also more afflicted with this problem.
3. Avoid underwear from synthetic fabrics.
4. Avoid toilet paper with perfume or dyes.
5. Avoid spicy foods, alcohol and coffee ...
6. Perform sitz baths frequently, avoiding very cold water.
7. Avoid self-medication with antihemorrhoids, consult your midwife previously.