Hemorrhoid Treatment for Pregnant Women

One instance in which you can get hemorrhoid is during pregnancy. Some women get them for the first time while they're pregnant. If you've had hemorrhoids before pregnancy, most likely you'll have them again or they'll become worse.

During the first months of pregnancy, you may not have hemorrhoids but on your third trimester, they may slowly develop. During those months, as your baby grows, it is putting more pressure in your veins specifically on your lower body. Due to pressure, the blood supplies on your lower limbs may get delayed causing them to swell.

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Hemorrhoids may also develop after pregnancy. During labor, you may be pushing extra hard and that the pressure on the anal area may develop into a swelling tissue. But most of these just disappear as you slowly recover from giving birth also.

When you are pregnant, the most common problem is the constipation. Constipation can cause or aggravate hemorrhoids because you tend to strain when having a hard bowel movement. In addition an increase in the hormone progesterone during pregnancy causes the walls of your veins to relax, allowing them to swell more easily. Progesterone also contributes to constipation by slowing down your intestinal tract.

Common hemorrhoid treatment during pregnancy is like treating other hemorrhoids using the natural way. Because you are pregnant, it is not advisable to take any medicine unless prescribed by your physician as it may infect the baby. You can apply ice pack to the affected area several times a day. Ice may help decrease swelling and discomfort. You can also try sitz bath, alternating the warm and cold treatment can help reduce the itching and swelling of your hemorrhoids. And always clean the affected area using soft towel or medicated wipes made specifically for hemorrhoids.