Hemorrhoids are a common anal and rectal disease caused by congestion and swelling of veins in the anal canal or lower rectum. They are often manifested as bleeding and pain during defecation, and are more common in people aged 45-65. Pregnant women may also suffer from hemorrhoids. So, do pregnant women need to push out hemorrhoids?
Hemorrhoids are very common due to the presence of a large number of asymptomatic individuals, which can be classified into internal hemorrhoids, external hemorrhoids, and mixed hemorrhoids based on their location of growth. Internal hemorrhoids are located on the dentate line, at the lower end of the rectum, and generally do not protrude through the anal margin. External hemorrhoids are located below the dentate line, in the anal canal, and hemorrhoids can often be felt at the anal margin, causing pain and swelling around the anus. Mixed hemorrhoids are located near the dentate line and have the characteristics of both internal and external hemorrhoids.
Women who develop hemorrhoids during pregnancy are mostly related to their dietary habits and should not blindly push them forward. They need to be promptly treated under the guidance of a doctor and should not delay for too long to prevent local necrosis caused by trapped ischemia. In the late stage of pregnancy, due to the enlargement of the uterus, it can cause a certain degree of compression in the pelvic cavity, leading to obstacles in blood vessel reflux and exacerbating varicose veins in the rectum, which can easily form hemorrhoids. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to preventing constipation.
After the diagnosis of hemorrhoids is confirmed, conservative treatment methods can be adopted first, such as a light diet, eating more fiber rich foods, exercising moderately, and cleaning the perianal area with warm water as much as possible before going to bed. In order to reduce the pressure inside the abdominal cavity, it is recommended to use a left lateral position, which can also reduce the pressure of the uterus on the pelvic cavity and rectum.
