What should a pregnant woman do if she develops hemorrhoids?
In general, pregnant women with hemorrhoids can improve their condition through dietary adjustments, correcting unhealthy lifestyle habits, warm water sitz baths, medication, or surgical treatment. Specific approaches are as follows:
1. Dietary Adjustments
Pregnant women should drink plenty of water and consume more fresh fruits and vegetables, such as dragon fruit, bananas, celery, etc., which can help promote gastrointestinal motility, maintain smooth bowel movements, and relieve constipation.
2. Improving Unhealthy Lifestyle Habits
As the uterus gradually enlarges during pregnancy, it may compress veins and obstruct venous return, making hemorrhoids more likely to worsen. Therefore, pregnant women are advised to avoid prolonged standing or sitting and to develop healthy daily habits.
3. Warm Water Sitz Bath
In the early stages, hemorrhoids in pregnant women may cause symptoms such as rectal bleeding and pain. Under medical guidance, warm water sitz baths can be used to alleviate these symptoms by promoting local blood circulation and facilitating the resolution of hemorrhoids.
4. Medication
If dietary changes and lifestyle improvements do not provide sufficient relief, pregnant women may, under a doctor's supervision, use medications such as lactulose oral solution or lactic acid bacteria tablets. These medications increase stool moisture and facilitate defecation, thereby relieving hemorrhoid symptoms.
5. Surgical Treatment
If the above methods fail to significantly improve hemorrhoid symptoms, surgical intervention may be considered under medical guidance to effectively alleviate the condition.
Pregnant women are advised to develop good bowel habits in daily life, engage in appropriate physical activity, balance rest and exercise, and follow medical advice for regular prenatal checkups to monitor fetal development. If any physical discomfort occurs, prompt medical consultation is recommended, and standardized treatment under professional guidance can support recovery.
