Haemorrhoid
What is a haemorrhoid?
Haemorrhoids are basically swollen veins (varicose vein) at your rectum area. Symptoms range from itching, pain or the presence of soft swelling at the anal area. Sometimes there could be fresh bleeding while opening your bowels. Haemorrhoid is a common condition in pregnancy especially in those women who also has constipation. It can occur for the first time during pregnancy or even during the second stage of labour while pushing. The good news is most of the time is goes away on its own after delivery.
How do I prevent from getting haemorrhoid?
There are several steps you could do to reduce your risk of getting haemorrhoid:
- Avoid getting constipated e.g increase your intake of fruit, vegetables and fibre. In addition, drink a lot of water at least 6 -8 glasses a day.
- Don’t delay your urge to open your bowel as the longer you wait, the harder and drier the stool will be.
- Avoid straining while opening your bowels.
- Avoid prolonged sitting / standing for long period of time.
- Practice doing Kegel’s exercise every day as this will increase the blood flow around your rectum and improving the tone of the muscles surrounding it.
What is the treatment for haemorrhoid?
If you suffer from haemorrhoid, here are a few things you could do to relieve it:
- Apply cold compresses soaked with witch hazel to the area to relieve it.
- Apply wet or dry baking soda to the area to reduce itchiness.
- Have a sitz bath i.e soak your bottom in a small plastic basin containing warm water about 10 to 15 minutes several times a day. You could also add some baking soda to the warm water.
- Use soft moist unscented toilet tissue to wipe your bottom.
- If you find sitting down is causing you a lot of pain, you could get an inflatable donut cushion to pad your chair.
In addition you could ask your doctor to prescribe you with some medication to could either be applied topically or inserted rectally to treat the haemorrhoids. Ask your doctor about this.
When should I see my doctor regarding my haemorrhoids?
- If the simple remedy mentioned above is not relieving your symptoms.
- You are having moderate to severe pain and you cannot push back the soft swelling around your anus. There is a possibility that there is a blood clot.
- Excessive bleeding when opening your bowel especially if it is black or maroon in colour.
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