Hemorrhoids During Pregnancy - 7 Methods That Will Help

Are you pregnant? Do you have hemorrhoids?

You are about to discover the facts about hemorrhoids during pregnancy and seven different techniques for managing hemorhoids while pregnant.

For many pregnant women, hemorrhoids during pregnancy becomes a major concern. Many females who become pregnant eventually develop a problem with bleeding hemorrhoids and want to know the best methods used for hemorrhoid relief during pregnancy.

Hemorrhoid formations are very common in pregnant females, particularly during the stage where the female enters into the third trimester. In fact, many young women experience hemorrhoid formations or flare-ups for the very first time after becoming pregnant. What's more, once the pregnant female experiences a flare-up of hemorrhoids, there is a greater likelihood that she will experience them again in the future.

However, there are several things that you can do and that you will learn about in this article that will help you to deal with this problem in such a way that it won't be an issue and you can start to enjoy your pregnancy again. Wouldn't that be nice?

However, before we get into the seven methods it's important to get some background as to some of the causes of hemroids during pregnancy.

Pregnancy and Bleeding Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are actually swollen blood vessels in and around the rectal region.  These formations, sometimes identified as piles, are anorectal veins that have been stretched, strained, and engorged with blood. 

The size of piles can vary depending upon their severity.  Some hemorrhoid formations are as small as a green pea while other formations can grow to the size of a large grape. 

These formations can be interior and form inside the rectal cavity or they can protrude outside the anal opening. 

Hemorrhoids can also appear on the outer portion of the rectum as well.  Pregnant women often experience bleeding hemorrhoids accompanied by burning, itchiness, and discomfort. 

Some studies indicate that Hemorrhoids actually occur in 20 to 50% of all pregnant females. 

Hemorrhoids During Pregnancy: The Degrees of Formations

When you develop hemorrhoids during pregnancy you can develop formations that are different degrees of severity.  Hemorrhoids form both internally and externally.  Some cases are mild and some cases are severe enough to require medical intervention.  The degree of severity associated with hemorrhoids includes:

• First-Degree Hemorrhoidal Formations: Non-bleeding or bleeding hemorrhoids that are internal or external but that are not protruding from the anorectal opening.
• Second-Degree Hemorrhoidal Formations: Non-bleeding or bleeding hemorrhoids that protrude from the anorectal opening, but then naturally move back into their original position on their own.
• Third Degree Hemorrhoidal Formations:  Non-bleeding or bleeding hemorrhoids that not only protrude from the anorectal opening, but that must be manually reinserted back into position.
• Fourth Degree Hemorrhoidal Formations: Non-bleeding or bleeding hemorrhoids that are engorged and that host a hardened blood clot inside the interior of the formation(s); this type of hemorrhoid cannot be manually repositioned and it protrudes from the anorectal opening.

Hemorrhoids During Pregnancy — What Causes Them

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Bleeding hemorrhoids in pregnant females are caused for a variety of reasons.  Some of the common reasons for hemorrhoids in pregnant females include, but are not limited to:

• An increased production a progesterone leading to venous weakening and instability.
• Changes in dietary intake like an increase in fat intake, an increase in sugar intake, or a decrease in fiber intake.
• Changes in the physical body causing more pressure to be put upon the pelvic region and the anorectal muscles.
• The onset of constipation or chronic constipation issues.

Hemorrhoids During Pregnancy – Seven Techniques for Managing Hemorrhoids While Pregnant

Pregnancy and Bleeding Hemorrhoids Prevention/Treatment

The measures that you can take to prevent bleeding hemorrhoids can also offer you hemorrhoid relief during pregnancy.  You should try to implement some of the following tips to alleviate hemorrhoidal flare-ups and to prevent them from recurring:

1. Maintain bowel movement regularity: if you need to evacuate your bowels do so with immediacy and do not wait.  Waiting to evacuate the bowels can lead to issues with chronic constipation that can aggravate hemorrhoidal conditions or can trigger a flare-up.  When you do evacuate your bowels, make sure you do so without excessive force or strain.  In addition, do not sit on the toilet for prolonged periods as  this can also lead to hemorrhoidal formations or can aggravate the existing condition.
2. Do not stand or sit for prolonged periods: whether sitting or standing you are putting more stress on the lower limbs of your body and the anorectal region.  Prolonged standing or sitting can aggravate existing condition or trigger a new onset of piles.
3. Do not consume a low fiber diet: if you're diet is low in fiber there is a greater chance of developing issues with conditions related to digestive disorders and chronic constipation.  Whether you have hemorrhoids or not, a high-fiber diet is recommended to keep your digestive processes functioning at peak condition.
4. Perform Kegel exercises regularly: in order to tone the muscles and strengthen the muscles around the urethra, vagina, and anorectal region, you should remain committed to daily Kegel exercises.  These exercises improve the circulation in the lower pelvic region.
5. Icing the Area: if you develop mild to moderate hemorrhoid formations you can apply ice to numb the affected region and to experience some relief.
6. Water soaks:  soaking in a tub of water and taking a Sitz bath improves circulatory processes in the pelvic region and will diminish the inflammation experienced with a bout of hemorrhoids.
7. Maintain excellent hygienic practices: keep the anorectal area clean and use toilet tissue that is white, free of dyes, and absent of scents or perfumes.  You can also choose pre-moistened wipes to keep the exterior area of the anorectal region clean.

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