How do you know if you have hemorrhoids?
Moon Pixie asked:
I am about 3 months pregnant with my second child but with my first i did not experience hemorrhoids. When i went to the bathroom this morning to go #2 i guess… it hurt and I bled a little. Could it be hemorrhoids?
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Hemorrhoids or Piles as they are often called in the UK, are swellings on the inside of the anal canal, the short, muscular tube that connects the rectum with the anus. They are round swellings that can reach the size of a grape. They are not varicose veins. Here are few of the questions frequently asked about hemorrhoids - responses are by other readers. None of the answers are intended to constitute medical advice, so please consult your medical practitioner before trying anything out.
February 21st, 2010 at 1:47 am
Yes and it most likely was…sorry that *****! I didn’t get them until the end with my first son and this pregnancy I am at the end and getting them now. They often burn or itch…and sometimes do bleed after a bowel movement. Mine are not bad enough to warrant any medication at this point, just a little uncomfortable. Remember to let warm water run over your bottom in the shower…sorry this is too much info here…but spread your cheeks with your hands and let the warm water run over and cleanse your bottom and it will help soothe things. Then make sure the area is completely dry when you get dressed. Consider baby powder even to keep it dry. That’s hard in the summer too because you sweat a lot…yuck I know! But it’s important.
February 22nd, 2010 at 11:14 pm
It’s possible.. I don’t know for sure, because I havn’t had them… but what your’e describing sound like them…
February 23rd, 2010 at 10:44 am
Yes, this is probably what it was as these are the classic symptoms.
You can buy cream from the chemists which will help : )
February 26th, 2010 at 10:00 am
yes i used to get that, now im 37weeks and theres a fleshy lump on my bum hole
hope it goes away, i haven’t even let my partner see it
February 28th, 2010 at 9:40 am
Yes,it is hemorrhoids.
March 2nd, 2010 at 2:26 am
Yeah, your poo was probably hard and sharp, which might’ve torn the anus, causing the bleeding which could later lead to hemorrhoids. Most of them don’t require treatment, other than maybe some PreperationH to relieve pain and itching, but sometimes they can be very large and a doctor’s visit is required to fix the problem. I had them very early in my pregnancy (no more so far, thank goodness!) and I am very thankful that I haven’t had to go to the doctor for them. I have heard that they “lance” the swelled part of them and will even give you a donut thing to sit on until it heals. =/
March 4th, 2010 at 4:08 am
It definatly sounds like you have them. There are two different types of haemorrhoids.
Internal haemorrhoids are found inside the rectum. These are usually painless but have a tendency to bleed.
External haemorrhoids feel like hard lumps. They are like small haemorrhages under the skin around the ****.
There are few things you can do to treat haemorrhoids using a combination of diet, natural remedies and over the counter preparations.
NATURAL REMEDIES
* Tissue salts, which you can get over the counter from your pharmacy or a health food store
* Witchhazel which you can also purchase from your pharmacy, is used topically. You can apply it on a cotton ball to the affected area when going to bed. Leave the wet cotton ball on overnight and you will usually see great results in 2-3 days.
* Phytopro by Metagenics you will need to see a naturopath for this one, but taking them around 2-3 times a day will usually result in haemorrhoids disappearing within 1-2 days.
* Arnica – Make up a solution of one tablespoon of arnica tincture in one litre of cold water, apply topically twice per day, using a facewasher or other clean cloth.
* Warm baths several times a day in warm water for 10 minutes or so.
* Acupuncture for improving blood circulation
A good preparation is =50g Shepherd’s Purse 30g Knotgrass
Prepare the herbs as a hot tea infusion and drink 3 cups per day.
Also look for Swedish Bitters tincture and apply directly onto the haemorrhoids twice daily.
DIET
A diet high in fibre from vegetables, fruits and cereals will help with softer bowel movements that are easier to pass and will help keep you regular. Make sure you are drinking 6-8 glasses of water a day.
Medical Treatments
Apart from diet and the other suggestions above, there are a number of other treatments for haemorrhoids (depending on the type), including:
* Astringent ointments or suppositories to shrivel the haemorrhoids (available over the counter from your pharmacist, e.g. Proctosedyl)
* Injections
* Rubber band ligation
* Surgery as a last resort
Chat to your GP about treatment options so that you have a treatment plan in place which is safe for you and your baby.
TIPS
1. If you have external haemorrhoids and find wiping after going to the toilet to be painful, try some gentle babywipes.
2.Make a herbal bath to soak all your tender bits in – and added a good amount of sea salt to my baths or sitz baths to help you heal. Also a peri-squeeze bottle which was a life-saver on the toilet .
These are the herbs I put in the herbal bath sachets (tied up in a muslin bag):
- Lavendar – Uva Ursi – Calendula – Rosemary – Comfrey – Sage
3. Buy a rubber ring to sit on if you have pain when sitting
March 5th, 2010 at 9:30 am
yes you got hemorrhoid, cause you still pregnant try this simple step to cure hemorrhoid,
1. Consume more fruit and vegetables, you need more diet fiber
2. stop drinking alcohol, coffee or smoke
3. don’t do any heavy exercise
4. drink lot’s of water each day a least 2 Liter.
hope this help… and if this not help try this proven natural hemorrhoid treatment.