What should pregnant women with hemorrhoids eat?

Written by Du Rui Xia
Obstetrics
Updated on September 09, 2024
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If pregnant women suffer from hemorrhoids, they should correct some unhealthy dietary habits. It's important to eat more foods rich in fiber, as high-fiber foods often accelerate intestinal peristalsis to alleviate constipation. In daily life, one can eat more celery, cabbage, and fruits like apples, bananas, oranges, pears, and dragon fruit, which are all good choices. Additionally, consuming more coarsely processed foods, which are also rich in nutrients and dietary fiber, is suitable for pregnant women with hemorrhoids to ensure smooth bowel movements.

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Can hemorrhoids cream be used for bleeding hemorrhoids?

Bleeding, as one of the common symptoms of hemorrhoids, is relatively common in daily life. If hemorrhoidal bleeding occurs, hemorrhoid creams can be used. Many hemorrhoid creams have the effects of stopping bleeding, reducing swelling, and alleviating the erosion of hemorrhoidal mucosa. Using hemorrhoid cream can provide limited relief for mild hemorrhoids, especially in reducing bleeding symptoms. However, if the bleeding is substantial or frequent, the effectiveness of hemorrhoid creams will be relatively limited, and it is necessary to seek timely medical treatment at a hospital.

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Hemorrhoids bleeding symptoms

Hemorrhoids bleeding during bowel movements is actually a common symptom in clinical settings and is a typical symptom of hemorrhoids. This bleeding generally occurs during defecation, sometimes soiling the fingers with blood, and can also cause a spraying type of bleeding. Furthermore, excessive exhaustion, irregular eating patterns, staying up late, and heavy alcohol consumption may exacerbate this bleeding, which are typical symptoms of hemorrhoids. The blood from hemorrhoids is usually bright red, and this condition is intermittent in nature, often not mixing with the stool. Thus, the bleeding generally stops after defecation ceases, and this condition can worsen with the patient's bowel movements among other issues. Additionally, if bleeding of a different color occurs, it may be caused by upper gastrointestinal bleeding, thus it is important to distinguish this from hemorrhoidal bleeding.

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How many days does hemorrhoid surgery hurt?

After hemorrhoid surgery, the local wound can be quite painful, especially in the early postoperative period. As the local anesthesia wears off, patients may experience varying degrees of pain, which usually lasts about a week. For those with less severe conditions, the pain may only last for three days. However, for severe hemorrhoids, especially after circular mixed hemorrhoid surgery, there are more ligations and deeper wounds at the site, thus the pain may extend to 10 days. Additionally, when the ligation thread falls off, there may also be varying degrees of bloating, sagging, pain, and bleeding in the anal area. To avoid intensifying postoperative pain, it is recommended that patients use stool softeners to ease bowel movements after the surgery. For severe pain, patients can also take painkillers when the pain becomes unbearable. (Please use medication under the guidance of a doctor)

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Do hemorrhoids bleed?

Hemorrhoids can progress to a stage where there is rectal bleeding characterized by bright red blood that is separate from the stool. This is caused by the severe tortuosity and dilation of the superior hemorrhoidal veins. As the hemorrhoids worsen, congestion and dilation of the hemorrhoidal venous plexus become more pronounced. In the presence of bowel dysfunction and hard stools, the hemorrhoidal venous plexus can be injured, leading to rupture and bleeding. Initially, the bleeding is typically minimal yet frequent. Over time, this may lead to frequent and substantial bleeding. Chronic bleeding from hemorrhoids can cause chronic blood loss anemia, which impacts the physical and mental health of the individual.

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How to quickly reduce hemorrhoid swelling

Inflammatory edema in hemorrhoids can lead to anal distension and pain in patients. Clinically, for the reduction of hemorrhoid swelling, options such as anal cleansing agents or potassium permanganate solutions can be used for sitz baths. The duration of the sitz bath should be controlled between five to six minutes, which can help in reducing swelling and relieving pain. After the sitz bath, applying Golden Ointment externally can also help in reducing swelling and relieving pain. Additionally, patients need to take oral Diosmin tablets to improve local blood circulation and prevent exacerbation of local swelling. Furthermore, patients should ensure smooth bowel movements, avoiding dry and hard stools to prevent irritation of the swollen hemorrhoids, thus worsening anal pain. They should also visit the hospital's proctology department as soon as possible for manual repositioning of the prolapsed hemorrhoids back into the anus. If repositioning is not possible, then surgical intervention, such as hemorrhoidectomy, must be considered promptly.