Things to know about periodontal disease in pregnant women
Periodontal disease in pregnant women can cause many complications for both mother and baby. Doctor Truong My Linh will help you learn more about this issue
Not many pregnant women want to share about this "difficult to talk" disease. It is really a silent but persistent obsession of many pregnant women. Up to 20-50% of women experience severe or mild hemorrhoids during pregnancy. Having hemorrhoids during pregnancy makes many pregnant women feel uncomfortable, prone to stress, and affects psychologically and physically. So is this a disease? Is there anything to note?
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I. What is hemorrhoids?
Hemorrhoids are caused by excessive dilation of the hemorrhoidal plexus veins in the tissue surrounding the anus and rectum. Normally, these tissues help control the passage of stool. When these tissues become inflamed and swollen due to excessive inflammation and dilation of the veins, it is called hemorrhoids.
Mechanism of hemorrhoid formation
II. Effects of hemorrhoids on pregnant women
There are many effects on the course of pregnancy.
2.1 For pregnant women
2.2 For the fetus
For pregnant women, when they have hemorrhoids, it will make it difficult to give birth naturally. Specifically, pushing at birth will enlarge the hemorrhoids.
The anal area becomes inflamed, which can cause neonatal infection to the baby at birth.
2.3 Can hemorrhoids during pregnancy give birth normally?
In general, pregnant women with hemorrhoids can give birth naturally. In cases where hemorrhoids swell too big, cause pain, cannot defecate, surgical intervention is required.
III. Why are hemorrhoids more common during pregnancy?
3.1 Mechanism of hemorrhoids during pregnancy
The mechanism causing hemorrhoids is to increase intra-abdominal pressure, reduce the connection of blood vessels. Therefore, any reason of pregnancy that affects the above two problems will cause hemorrhoids. The reasons are given as follows:
3.2 Other reasons
In addition, the following factors also affect the anus to increase the risk of hemorrhoids in pregnant women:
Mixed treatment
III. Can hemorrhoids appear during pregnancy go away on their own?
There are actually two types of hemorrhoids: organic hemorrhoids and symptomatic hemorrhoids. Symptomatic hemorrhoids appear as a side effect of certain medical or physiological conditions. Symptomatic hemorrhoids have two cases: when the patient has cirrhosis of the liver or in pregnant women. Symptomatic hemorrhoids will disappear when the physiological problems are resolved.
That's why, in most cases, it can go away completely without treatment after you give birth. As your hormone levels, blood volume, and intra-abdominal pressure drop to normal levels.
Note
Some women have an episiotomy when giving birth. During recovery, you may have stitches on some of the blood vessels in your anus. After a while, it is very easy to get hemorrhoids.
The first normal birth forced to push hard, the mother used all her strength to push the fetus out, which aggravated the hemorrhoids. When the sphincter muscles have not recovered yet, the mother is pregnant for the second time. That will make the muscle relaxation worse, so the hemorrhoids will be heavier.
IV. Treatment of hemorrhoids in pregnancy without surgery
For pregnant women with mild to moderate illness.
4.1 Treatment at home
There are many things you can do at home to reduce and prevent hemorrhoids.
4.2 Drug treatment
During pregnancy, consult your doctor before using any medicine, including those applied to the skin. This will make sure the treatment doesn't put your baby at risk.
Depending on your condition, your doctor may recommend a laxative or suppository. Or maybe you need other treatments as prescribed by your doctor.
4.3 Some notes
Don't try to put up with it, as untreated hemorrhoids can get worse over time. Over time it causes complications that increase pain, and can even cause anemia if you bleed too much.
Don't be afraid to visit your doctor for a diagnosis and treatment of hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids aren't the only cause of bleeding near your anus, so talk to your doctor right away if you notice blood in your wipes or stools.
Methods applied: cold compress, correct posture during bowel movements, hygiene, medicine and rest
V. Hemorrhoid surgery during pregnancy
In fact, doctors rarely recommend surgery during pregnancy. There are too many dangers associated with surgery.
5.1 Possible hazards
5.2 Reality
5.3 Cases requiring surgical intervention
BECAUSE. Prevention of hemorrhoids during pregnancy
There are many ways, you should refer to the ways below:
6.1 Constipation should be avoided
6.2 Provide plenty of water
Provide plenty of water for the body. Pregnant women should drink more than 4 liters of water per day.
The right exercises help strengthen the pelvis. That helps you give birth easier and avoid hemorrhoids
6.3 Urinate on time
Limit the fasting of bowel movements when needed because it can cause constipation, which is the cause of hemorrhoids in pregnant women.
Avoid sitting or standing for too long for long periods of time. If office work requires frequent sitting in front of a computer, try to stop after 30 minutes, gently exercise your body by walking (for a few minutes) to relieve pressure on the anal area.
6.4 Beneficial Habits
Avoid lifting or lifting heavy objects as this will increase pressure on the abdomen and pelvis.
If itching occurs, avoid scratching the skin because it can affect the vein wall.
Avoid gaining too much weight, which puts pressure on the rectum, increasing the risk of hemorrhoids in pregnant women.
6.5 Eat a lot of yogurt
Yogurt is rich in probiotic bacteria that help with constipation, stimulate the digestive tract, and get things moving. The bacteria in yogurt help improve nutrient absorption, which is especially important during pregnancy.
6.6 Get regular antenatal check-ups and tell your doctor about your symptoms
If you have frequent constipation and it doesn't improve, talk to your doctor about laxatives that you can take.
During pregnancy, pregnant women cannot arbitrarily use drugs that need to be prescribed by a doctor. Therefore, it is best for mothers to visit a doctor for examination and timely treatment.
VII. To have a safe pregnancy, avoid hemorrhoid complications
It is important for you to recognize early if there are signs of hemorrhoids. Your GP, midwife or obstetrician can help you know for sure. Don't be shy, you can be sure they've seen thousands of other hemorrhoids, too. If they also have a child, they will empathize with you even more.
There are many ways to treat hemorrhoids during pregnancy that each have a different effect. To have a healthy pregnancy, pregnancy check-ups and care are absolutely necessary. So if you have any problems, please see your doctor. Helpful tips that will be appropriate for your particular situation and your baby's safety.
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