Ways to treat hemorrhoids during breastfeeding at home

Hemorrhoids in lactating mothers - the disease is common today. Most often, it originates during pregnancy, but during this period is asymptomatic.

Independently detect the hidden signs of the disease is almost impossible. Most young mothers do not even realize that they are already exposed to this ailment. But there are methods by which you can not only prevent hemorrhoids, but also successfully cure him.

Symptoms of external and internal hemorrhoids after childbirth

Few people know, but even a healthy woman, leading an active lifestyle, has the risk after pregnancy to detect the signs of hemorrhoids. In the initial stages, it is asymptomatic and does not bring discomfort to the young mother.

However, this is not a reason to be sure that the unpleasant illness has bypassed. The absence or presence of the disease can only be confirmed by an experienced proctologist.

Therefore, it is not necessary to postpone the initial diagnosis of a specialist in the back box. According to statistics, more than 71% of women suffer from hemorrhoids after childbirth.

The protracted stage of this disease manifests itself in two forms:

  1. Interior;
  2. Outer.

Internal hemorrhoids may not be felt at first. The appearance of pain suggests that the disease has progressed. It is very important to visit the doctor in time and pay attention to the first symptoms of the disease:

  • feeling of fullness of the rectum. It occurs regardless of the time of day and diet. Manifested in the form of imaginary desire to defecate, after which the discomfort passes;
  • pain, burning and itching of the anal passage, cracks in its mucous membranes.

External hemorrhoids are the easiest to recognize. This can be done independently, but it is better to consult a doctor. As a rule, with this type of disease hemorrhoids protrude above the surface of the anus.

External hemorrhoids, types

Node sizeLocationMobility
2 to 7 mmAround the anal passageNodes are movable, remain in the original position
10 mm to 1 cmInside the rectum, visible by visual inspection and palpable during palpationFall out outside after a bowel movement, independently return inside due to the muscles holding them
From 1 cm to 3 cmFall outDo not return inside.

A woman with external hemorrhoids is bothered with such symptoms as with an internal one. However, the following features are added to them:

  • in advanced cases, rupture of the nodes may occur, as a result of which a small amount of blood enters the feces;
  • pain during defecation, and the detection of hemorrhoidal formations in the anus after it.

Causes

The main cause of hemorrhoids in women is the state of pregnancy. The fact is that under the influence of fetal gravity, the pressure exerted on the circulatory system of the lower passage increases.

As a result, the so-called hemorrhoids are formed, which over time can grow, and even fall out. But a pregnant woman rarely feels an early manifestation of hemorrhoids. This is due to the fact that:

  1. The initial stage never causes pain, burning or other unpleasant sensations;
  2. The body, preparing for childbirth, blocks the discomfort due to squeezing of blood vessels and increased stress on the venous system.

The following factors can also increase the risk of the formation of this disease after childbirth:

  • sedentary lifestyle;
  • frequent constipation or diarrhea;
  • long sitting position (more than six hours during the day);
  • fatty, spicy foods;
  • hereditary factor.

In addition, the development of hemorrhoids can serve as excess weight and frequent weight lifting.

Treatment of hemorrhoids during breastfeeding drugs

When breastfeeding many drugs are prohibited. However, some types of drugs are allowed and lactating mothers. Among them:

  1. Laxatives that improve peristalsis of the stomach and help soften the feces. Used for prolonged constipation and as a means of facilitating the process of defecation. Among those allowed for breastfeeding Duphalac, Forlax, Mukofalk;
  2. Vitamins to improve the tone of the veins and vascular walls. Nursing women are usually prescribed Ascorutin. They are especially effective in bleeding that started as a result of hemorrhoids;
  3. Ointments and creams that promote wound healing and have anti-inflammatory effect. Emla cream and Posterisan ointment are safe to use;
  4. Candles, their use is most popular. They not only heal cracks and relieve inflammation, but also have a hemostatic and analgesic effect. When breastfeeding prescribed Anuzol and Posterizan.

It is important to remember that any of these drugs should be prescribed by a doctor after the initial diagnosis and diagnosis. Self-medication may worsen the course of the disease.

Treatment of postpartum hemorrhoids folk remedies

Traditional treatments can help in the initial stages of the disease. With more protracted forms of hemorrhoids, they provide temporary relief and are used in complex therapy. In addition, these methods can be used for prevention.

Raw potato compress

To prepare such a compress, you must rub the root vegetable on a coarse grater. After that, with the help of gauze, excess liquid should be squeezed out of the obtained gruel. The resulting juice can be used as an enema before applying the compress.

Put grated potatoes to the anus for several hours. It is better to do this at night and try to be at rest at the time of the procedure.

The root crop, due to the presence in its composition of phosphorus, starch, potassium salts and calcium, as well as vitamins of groups A, C and E cope with inflamed cones no worse than medicinal ointments.

Herbal baths

Well cope with pain and inflammation such herbs as:

  • chamomile;
  • Oak bark;
  • aspen leaves;
  • horsetail;
  • flax seeds.

For the treatment of hemorrhoids of them prepare a strong infusion and use it in the form of heat for a sedentary bath. The duration of this procedure should be at least 15 minutes. For best effect, repeat daily for a month.

Celandine juice

Celandine - quite a popular plant used to reduce discomfort and pain with hemorrhoids. For therapeutic purposes, use its juice.

To do this, from a sterile gauze form a swab, moistened in the juice of the celandine and inserted into the anus. Leave inside for an exposure of 3-4 hours. Apply this method is recommended for 2-3 weeks.

Surgical treatment of hemorrhoids after childbirth during breastfeeding

Surgical intervention is an extreme measure used in the treatment of hemorrhoids and used in the last stage of this disease. Modern medicine allows the use of tools to help avoid such operations.

Surgical treatment involves the de-energization of the hemorrhoidal cones, as a result of which the further development of the ailment stops.

For nursing mothers, only one type of such surgery is suitable, since it does not involve a long stay in the hospital. The procedure is performed quickly, and the woman goes home the same day.

Such an operation is called doping, and consists in bandaging the dilated and full-fledged veins of the rectum. Due to this, the nodes are reduced in size, no longer hurt and disturb the mother.

Exercise and nutrition

Reduce the symptoms of the disease contribute to moderate exercise and proper nutrition. The diet of the mother already contains many restrictions, however, for hemorrhoids, it is recommended to additionally follow the following rules when compiling it:

  1. Food should not be fatty and very salty. Salt retains water in the body, which contributes to increased pressure on the pelvic area, and fatty foods provoke indigestion;
  2. Cooking should be done by cooking, as well as steamed or in the oven;
  3. It is necessary to exclude from the diet spices, especially hot. The same rule applies to various types of sauces, including ketchup and mayonnaise;
  4. It is necessary to limit the bakery products, as well as pastry;
  5. Meat reduces intestinal motility, which is very undesirable for hemorrhoids. Therefore, preference should be given to chicken and fish.
All food for hemorrhoids should be designed to reduce the negative effects on the stomach and increase the speed of food through the intestines.

Preventive actions

Prevention will help reduce the risk of the disease, and in its presence stop the development of the disease. With the daily use of special rules during pregnancy, and preferably before it, a woman can protect herself from postpartum hemorrhoids.

For this, in order to prevent it, one should:

  1. Walk as much as possible on foot. Fresh air and moderate exercise have a beneficial effect on the blood circulation of the pelvis, which prevents the appearance of the disease;
  2. Try to spend less time sitting, and in the case of sedentary work, arrange small breaks every hour, during which you should perform a small physical activity: walking, squats, lunges, etc .;
  3. Do not use hard toilet paper, wash as much as possible after using the toilet;
  4. Adhere to the rules of proper nutrition, eat more fruits and vegetables;
  5. Do not wear tight, too tight-fitting clothing. This rule is especially true for women wearing tight jeans. Body compressing things have a bad effect on blood circulation, as a result of which it can linger in the lower part of the body;
  6. Perform Kegel exercises, by alternately squeezing and relaxing the muscles located near the anus. Daily use can help to forget about hemorrhoids for many years and even completely prevent its occurrence.
At the very beginning of the development of the disease hemorrhoids are the easiest to cure. That is why disease prevention is so important.

Women reviews

Now I am in the fifth month of pregnancy. I reviewed my food and began to walk more often, I hope it will help to avoid problems in the future.

Olga, 23, Novorossiysk

For 2 months I have been suffering from this hemorrhoids, appeared literally a week after birth. After reading the article, I finally decided to visit the doctor.

Inna, 31, Moscow

Kegel exercises really help with hemorrhoids! Completely, of course, do not save, but it becomes unequivocally easier!

Antonina, 36 years old, Omsk

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