During Pregnancy

Did you know that up to 50% of pregnant women suffer from hemorrhoids during pregnancy? Symptoms are easily recognized by most pregnant women. But they are but the causes? How can 'fight' with this problem so bad?

 
Hemorrhoids are quite common during pregnancy. Some women develop hemorrhoids during pregnancy for the first time and if they had piles and before pregnancy, is likely again to have hemorrhoids during pregnancy.
Hemorrhoids can develop in the second stage of labor, while women push. Whatever the situation, hemorrhoids often disappear on their own - or with the methods listed below shortly after birth.
It is very important to discuss with your doctor if you experience symptoms of hemorrhoids seems because there are other conditions that could present the same symptoms as hemorrhoids. Your doctor will examine you and may prescribe appropriate treatment depending on what they learn to control.

External or internal?
Hemorrhoids can be internal - if they are inside the anal canal, or external, when they are like bumps around the anus outside. In the case of hemorrhoidal nodules that result in heavy bleeding or hemorrhoids are in the stage of necrosis, surgical treatment is necessary. This operation is not possible during pregnancy, so that surgery can take place only after birth. Examination and definitive diagnosis is made based on specific tests consist of a recto-colonoscopy, after which you can eliminate other causes of bleeding.

Symptoms of the disease are represented by itching, increased sensitivity, pain or bleeding. Statistics show that women who are at first pregnancy hemorrhoids suffers less from women who have been through a pregnancy. He also noted that age plays an important role mother. As more advanced age, the incidence is even higher. For example, in women aged between 30 and 35 years hemorrhoids are found 3 times more often than pregnant women who were aged between 20-25 years. In recent years, doctors have agreed that hereditary predisposition plays an important role in venous pathology.

Should try as much as possible by eating more healthy, adapted pregnancy constipation be avoided and to be very regular seats daily. Meals should include as many fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds that contain vitamin C, fiber and successfully prevents constipation, causing blood vessel walls to become strong and flexible. Avoid very salty dishes. We must not forget hydration. A pregnant woman should drink daily at least six glasses of water. Exercise is very important to maintain good blood circulation. It is also important that pregnant women not to sit too long on the chair (or any other solid surface), but on a soft surface such as a pillow or a seat. To prevent unwanted flares is very important in future diagnostic for hemorrhoids. Therefore the physician must consult state and analyze the large intestine. In more severe cases, proctologist will determine exactly correct treatment tactics.

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