Hemorrhoids is a common anorectal disease, with incidence rate, any population may suffer from hemorrhoids, among which pregnant women are the high incidence population of hemorrhoids. Therefore, expectant mothers face the challenge of whether to use medication for hemorrhoids. Without medication, it is difficult to cure hemorrhoids, and medication may have adverse effects on the fetus. So, can medication be used for hemorrhoids during pregnancy?
Pregnancy with hemorrhoids can be treated with medication. But it should be used under the guidance of a doctor, preferably using topical ointments specifically designed for pregnant women. These ointments are generally reassuring and do not contain harmful substances, so they will not have adverse effects on the baby. However, the cure of hemorrhoids still depends on the pregnant woman's own control.
Because there are many contraindications to medication used by pregnant women, medication combined with sitz baths can also be used to improve local blood circulation, which is beneficial for the recovery of hemorrhoids. But when taking a sitz bath, make sure to raise the bathtub to avoid pregnant women squatting deeply. If hemorrhoids are accompanied by infection, follow the doctor's advice to apply antibiotic ointment locally.
During pregnancy, as the fetus grows, the increase in abdominal pressure can easily cause obstruction of pelvic blood circulation, leading to more severe hemorrhoids. At this time, pregnant women should not move around, pay attention to rest more, avoid eating spicy and stimulating foods, consume more coarse fiber foods, and drink plenty of water, preferably warm water, to maintain smooth bowel movements and relieve the pain of hemorrhoids.
