What to do if a pregnant woman has hemorrhoids

In general, for pregnant women suffering from hemorrhoids, non-surgical treatment (such as laxative, sitz bath, etc.) is the mainstay, and surgical treatment is carried out when necessary.
1. Non-surgical treatment: Pregnant women with hemorrhoids who do not have obvious symptoms or whose symptoms are mild are recommended to undergo non-surgical treatments (e.g., increasing dietary fiber intake, maintaining good defecation habits, keeping bowel movements clear, warm water sitz baths, etc.). In addition to this, there are injection therapies, etc., which focus on eliminating symptoms.
2. Surgical treatment: For pregnant women with severe symptoms, if the symptoms cannot be reduced or eliminated after non-surgical treatment, surgical treatment is recommended, such as hemorrhoidal simple excision, anastomotic hemorrhoidal mucosal ring stapling, etc. Surgery is preferred at 3 months after pregnancy.
For pregnant women suffering from hemorrhoids, it is recommended to visit the hospital for early treatment.