HEMORRHOIDS AFTER CHILDBIRTH

Although it is not an elegant topic to talk about, the truth is that many women suffer in silence the discomforts and pains of postpartum hemorrhoids.

Some may not have had hemorrhoids until that time, but it is very common that the effort produced during childbirth causes a dilation of the rectal veins that come out through the anus. Those who have suffered them say they are really painful, even more so than the episiotomy wound, if there was one.

Pregnancy causes the appearance of hemorrhoids due to the pressure exerted by the baby on the blood vessels of the pelvis, making it difficult for venous return. In fact, almost half of pregnant women suffer from hemorrhoids. This, coupled with constipation, also very common in pregnancy, aggravates the situation. And of course, it worsens at the time of expulsion since the veins of the pelvic region are under great pressure due to the effort produced during childbirth.

Hemorrhoids are small inflammations that appear in the anus. They can be internal or external, large or small, but your pain is not related to your size. Small ones can hurt a lot. They are classified into four degrees according to their severity, from a slight dilation to severe cases of acute hemorrhoidal attack.

The symptoms are itching, pain, burning, sensation of anal mass after defecation and occasionally there may be bleeding and even rectorrhagia (hemorrhages of rectal origin).

After delivery they are usually treated with special anti-inflammatory creams and suppositories. It also works very well to apply cold, make sitz baths or use medicated moistened wipes to clean the area. I have also heard of homeopathy.

There is no way to prevent them from going out, but constipation during pregnancy can be prevented through a diet rich in fiber and exercise to minimize the appearance of hemorrhoids at the time of giving birth.