How to rub hemorrhoids after childbirth

Pregnant women usually do less exercise and sit frequently, which may cause varicose veins and lead to hemorrhoids. Investigations have found that the incidence of hemorrhoids in pregnant women is relatively high. If they exert too much force during childbirth, it may cause hemorrhoids to prolapse. This phenomenon is quite embarrassing. After childbirth, as a mother, you should emphasize nourishment and receive timely treatment.

1. Drink plenty of water

Drinking more water can relieve dry stools, and of course it is also beneficial for new mothers to produce milk. Remember to drink warm water.

2. Healthy diet

Eat more foods rich in dietary fiber, such as various whole grains, vegetables, fruits, nuts, etc.

It is advisable to eat foods that are easy to digest, have little residue, and are soft or semi-liquid, such as porridge, rice gruel, milk, etc.

It is advisable to eat foods with high fiber content to facilitate smooth bowel movement, including various fresh vegetables and fruits.

It is advisable to eat foods that have a laxative effect on the intestines, such as sesame oil, vegetable oil, animal oil, and honey is also a good choice.

Eating a moderate amount of cool foods, such as cucumber, bitter gourd, winter melon, watermelon, lotus root, bamboo shoots, celery, spinach, duck eggs, duck meat, etc., can help neutralize body heat and prevent the infection from getting worse. However, it is not advisable to eat too much cold food after delivery, so be careful to eat in moderation.

In your daily diet, you must avoid tobacco, alcohol, spicy, fried, smoked and grilled foods. In addition, you must be careful when eating hot foods such as mutton and dog meat, and avoid eating irritating foods.

3. Pay attention to hygiene and cleanliness

After defecation, be sure to clean the vulva and anus with warm water in time, keep them dry and clean, and change your underwear frequently. As the saying goes, wash once after defecation and hemorrhoids will never come back. This is a very simple but effective method.

4. Develop good bowel habits

Constipation or difficulty in defecation can directly lead to worsening of hemorrhoids, so it is very important for patients to develop good bowel habits. Do not exert too much force during defecation, and the defecation time should not exceed 5 minutes. If defecation is difficult, you can use a suppository to help.

5. Exercise appropriately

For example, aerobic exercises such as walking and yoga. Do ani lifting exercises every day just after waking up or before going to bed. The method is: lie on your back, do ani lifting exercises, put your thighs together, contract your anus when inhaling, and relax your anus when exhaling. Repeat this 2-3 times a day, 30 times each time, to strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor, which is beneficial for defecation and prevention of hemorrhoids.

6. Massage therapy

There are two types of massage therapy, namely, anal massage and abdominal massage.

Anal massage: After defecation, press the anus with a hot towel, massaging in clockwise and counterclockwise directions for 15 minutes each to improve local blood circulation.

Abdominal massage: Lie on your back and use both hands to massage the lower abdomen in clockwise and counterclockwise directions 15 times each. Do this once in the morning and once in the evening. This will help with bowel movements, prevent constipation, and help improve hemorrhoids.

7. Medication

In addition to drugs such as enema that lubricate the stool, you can also choose external medications such as ointments, suppositories, and stool softeners according to your condition and doctor's orders. It is recommended to go to a regular pharmacy for consultation before purchasing.

In addition, you can also soak the anus in potassium permanganate solution for disinfection, once in the morning and evening every day, and add one soaking after defecation; you can also inject hemorrhoid cream into the anus to achieve the effects of laxative, anti-inflammatory, and hemostasis.

8. Surgery

If the above conservative treatments are ineffective, hemorrhoids are severely prolapsed, large fibrotic internal hemorrhoids are not well treated with injections, and there are cases of anal fissures, anal fistulas, etc., surgical treatment may be considered. The prolapsed anal cushion is repositioned through surgery, preserving its structure as much as possible, thereby minimizing the impact on the ability to control bowel movements.