The coloprocologist explains the symptoms of the hemorrhoid and how to relieve discomfort during pregnancy. Know the forms of treatment
THE hemorrhoid It is a common disease that affects most of the population, in particular individuals over the age of 40. Although there are no exact estimates on the incidence of cases in Brazil, the Brazilian society of Coloprocology underlines that about half of the world population will have a hemorrhoidal disease at a certain point in their life.
The condition is characterized by a progressive venous problem, in which the expansion of the veins in the anal region occurs. Consequently, it generates discomfort, inflammation and a series of other symptoms, being the main one Pain AND bleeding. The disease is also very common in women during pregnancy.
Patients who have or have had hemorrhoids are more likely to develop the problem again, or worsen during pregnancy, explains Dr. Aline Amaro, a coloprocologist. It is important to know causes, symptoms AND treatments And above all, not autopro -nithical, as the expert highlights.
“Hemorrhoids can appear in any trimester of pregnancy, but are more frequent from the second, because the weight gain and the pressure exerted on the vessels is higher. However, they tend to disappear in postpartum after about 3 months. So common, hemorrhoids are considered one of the many physical changes that women pass during pregnancy, without causing any damage to the child.”
Symptoms
According to the professional, the symptoms of hemorrhoid in pregnancy can vary. Among these are pain in the anal region, especially when evacuated, walking or sitting, itching, presence of living red around the stool or toilet paper after cleaning and apartment in the anus, in the case of external hemorrhoid.
Some measures can help improve symptoms during pregnancy:
- Bathrooms of chairs: Hot water promotes blood circulation, reducing swelling and relieves discomfort;
- Do not use toilet paper: The friction of this material against the anus can cause even more irritation and swelling. Wash the region with water after evacuation and when it is not possible, use the inhumiditis scarves;
- Don’t eat pepper food and avoid many fried condiments or foods;
- Avoid lying with the belly And yes, apart. This simple change reduces the pressure in the anal region because it facilitates venous return;
- Use a pillow with a hole in the middle To relieve the possible pain during the session.
How to avoid hemorrhoids in pregnancy?
To prevent the disease apartment, the expert gives some suggestions, being the most important Avoid constipation. It is estimated that 38% of pregnant women are constipated at some point in pregnancy, underlines the coloprocologist.
Therefore, it is important to eat foods rich in fiber such as peel and vegetable fruit, as well as whole grains such as oats, full rice and quinoa. Within the intestine, the water has the important role of helping to soften the stool, so the ideal is to consume at least two liters of water per day.
“It is also important Do not postpone the evacuations. This is because retaining the impulse of going to the bathroom induces the intestine to absorb more water from the detained feces, damaging them, which causes greater pain and friction to eliminate them “, says the expert.
It also adds that it is important not to stand or sit for many hours in a row, for example by interspersing small walks every hour and exercise such as walking, yoga or water aerobics.
Treatment of pregnancy
Dr. Aline explains that during pregnancy the treatment is slightly different, since many drugs can interfere with the health of the child. There are indications of Seat AND ointments That lubricate the passage of the stool, reduce the inflammatory process and the volume of the hemorrhoid.
“Acute events, such as the pain and thrombosis of the hemorrhoid, need individualized treatment based on the patient’s situation. Usually we do not perform surgical treatments in pregnant women. But if the condition does not improve after the birth of the child, hemorrhoid surgery can be indicated, especially in more advanced cases, “justifies.
Although uncomfortable, the emergence of hemorrhoid in pregnancy is not serious, but it is necessary to be careful and accompanied by a professional so that the pregnant woman can have a pregnancy with health and well -being. Therefore, if symptoms have appeared, it is important to ask for help from a coloprocologist.
Source: Terra
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