Some women experience itching and pain after birth due to varicose veins in the rectum area. I will tell you what you need to know to cope with this situation.
Hemorrhoids are the dilation of the veins in the large intestine and anus. Many women experience this problem for the first time during pregnancy. However, the same problem may occur with excessive straining pressure after birth. Another common complaint during pregnancy is constipation, which triggers postpartum hemorrhoids.
If you have had hemorrhoid problems during pregnancy, your risk of encountering the same problem after birth is quite high. However, someone who did not experience hemorrhoid problems during pregnancy does not mean that they will not experience hemorrhoids after birth. The cause of hemorrhoids may be internal or external. However, in both cases, it is not a dangerous situation for our mothers.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF POSTPARTUM HEMORRHOIDS?
How do you recognize hemorrhoids that occur after birth?
Many women feel discomfort in their intestines after birth. Sometimes hemorrhoids are visible. It is shaped like a small red pea coming out of the anus. Itching, burning and pain are other symptoms. Sometimes bleeding is also observed. (especially after defecating)
HOW ARE POSTPARTUM HEMORRHOIDS TREATED?
Your doctor may recommend you a laxative treatment. Apart from this, I have some suggestions for you.
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You can sit in a bathtub filled with warm water for 15 minutes several times a day. These warm showers will relax you.
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To relieve hemorrhoid swelling, place ice cubes placed between towels on the hemorrhoid.
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Use soft unscented toilet paper to prevent further irritation. .
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You can take precautions against constipation by consuming fibrous foods and plenty of water.
Normally, hemorrhoids disappear on their own in a few days or weeks. disappears. If the simple treatments you apply at home do not respond and your hemorrhoids do not go away, call your doctor. If your itching and pain have intensified and your hemorrhoids have grown and changed color, be sure to inform your doctor.
Hope to see you in healthy days
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