What to do about bleeding hemorrhoids during pregnancy

Bleeding hemorrhoids during pregnancy is usually treated conservatively. If conservative treatment fails, surgical treatment should be taken as appropriate depending on the bleeding condition. 1. Conservative treatment: If the hemorrhoids do not bleed much, you can wash the perianal area after each bowel movement, and then externally apply hemorrhoid cream to relieve the pain, swelling, bleeding and other discomfort caused by hemorrhoids. In addition, adhere to the daily use of warm water fumigation, sitz bath, in order to improve the local microcirculation effect. Eat a diet high in dietary fiber such as fresh vegetables and fruits to keep the bowels clear. 2. Surgical treatment: Surgical treatment is not generally recommended during pregnancy, but if the amount of bleeding in the stool is large, causing anemia, you should promptly go to the hospital, surgical treatment can be considered, such as adhesive band ligation therapy. Hemorrhoids during pregnancy is due to the slowing down of intestinal peristalsis, the feces stays in the large intestine for a longer period of time, as well as the increased pressure of the rectal veins. When the bleeding hemorrhoids of pregnant women are more serious, they should go to the hospital in time, and follow the doctor’s instructions to standardize the treatment.