Hemorrhoid/piles

[Jingel]

Hi ladies,
wondering if any of you suffered from this condition during your pregnancy?

Is it normal to get it during early stages of pregnancy and will it go away by itself?

 

[frog]

Depends on individual. For some, the first signs of pregnancy is constipation! Speak to your doctor about this. Get a diet with lots of fruits - papaya, veggie, dragon fruit, kiwi. Be careful with banana and apples (monitor your body's reaction to these) because sometimes, these causes constipation. Eat wholemeal bread instead of the white bread. You should be able to go smoothly everyday. Otherwise, ask your doctor to prescribe lactus - it is very useful in adults, babies, children. it is a stool softener (not laxative). So, it is safe. You need to take care, else, it will get worse, and the worse it gets the harder to become normal after given birth.

 

[Jingel]

Thanks, frog..

Now there's no constipation but seems like the piles come back on and off. Not sure why too :'(

Is there a cure to get rid of it for good without surgery??

 

[lingyou]

I already have piles before my pregnancy and now it's getting worse... Can get medi from GP or your gynae (mentioned condition to Gynae and he say he can give me medi if required). But I try not go by medi first, now is sleep more, drink more water, eat more fruits and condition slightly improved.

 

[starryhaze]

I got it in week 36 of my third pregnancy. .my goodness.. it occurred so suddenly. . I was still able to do my big business the day before then suddenly it happened. Was in so much pain and had the urge to push whenever I stood up. Went to gynae n he said he will try to push it in using suppository. If not can go for surgery n he assured me it was safe.. but luckily managed to push in.. gave me daflon n the lactoluse to soften n it was the two worst days when I had to stand up n pooed.. urgh!! The thought of it is scary.. I did try to eat prunes.. drink yogurt daily but gynae said coz bb is pressing so quite common...

 

[MTB-2015]

Will TCM help?

 

[alvitannn]

Haemorrhoids during pregnancy are very common and normal. It has to do with significant weight, which puts excessive pressure on the anal area. Treatment will depend on the type and severity (I had surgery for haemorrhoids a while ago with Dr Dennis Koh but surgery was recommended because my case was more advanced. I was lucky that my procedure and recovery went smoothly. However, if surgery is not a suitable option, rubber band ligation or medicines may be a suitable option. For pregnant women, it's usually not advised to do any form of treatment.