ugh, hemorrhoid after having my baby…how to treat it?
i had my baby sunday morning. i didnt have any hemorrhoids till yesterday. i noticed it last night and i know its not from delivering my baby, its from going to the bathroom wednesday night. tmi, but the stool softeners didnt really work and it took me like an hour. i tried not to push too hard but i guess i did. anyway, now i have a hemorrhoid. its not big or necessarily too painful, but it is uncomfortable. what can i do/use to help them now and to prevent them from now on?
April 2nd, 2010 at 6:03 pm
Over the counter stuff has never worked for me. I got a prescription of Proctofoam from my doctor. It’s like a spray-foam that works excellent. I’m sure your doctor wouldn’t mind just calling some in for you. Good luck!
April 2nd, 2010 at 6:03 pm
cream they also have a spray so you dont have to touch anything
April 2nd, 2010 at 6:03 pm
The most effective way is to burn them off. Good luck!
April 2nd, 2010 at 6:03 pm
Tucks wipes, not pads as they are larger. Hemroid creme too – GL! I know, they suck
April 2nd, 2010 at 6:03 pm
My son is 3 months old and I still have them from childbirth! I pushed for 3 hours and now have internal hemorrhoids that BLEED a ton when I go to the bathroom. Nothing has worked yet
Unfortunately. But keep taking stool softeners as long as it’s uncomfortable to go!
April 2nd, 2010 at 6:03 pm
The cream is only if they burn/itch. If they don’t, then get Tucks pads; that will make them go away. I got hemorrhoids 2 months after my son was born and nothing helped but the Tucks.
But, they will never be as bad as they are now (well, until you have another baby)
Unfortunantly, you will now get them forever
April 2nd, 2010 at 6:03 pm
I’m glad I’m not the only one going through this. I got one 10 months after having my daughter. I don’t know if it’s because of having her or not but they’re literally a pain in the butt.
April 2nd, 2010 at 6:03 pm
Hi kenleigh,
Unpleasant I know life threatening they are not. kenleigh you mention its painful I would suggest trying two things first off.
1) Sitz baths are used as a form of pain relief and local cleansing for people who suffer hemorrhoids.
Do not use HOT water as this will have exactly the opposite effect of what you want. Sitz bath is a form of bathing where the bottom and hips are immersed in warm or cold water for a period of time, 15 – 20 minutes is ideal.
Sitz baths are best for cleansing the area while cool sitz baths help to ease swelling and can even help with constipation. A simple trick is to add salt, or baking soda to the water and allow yourself to soak in the water, this trick works to clean the affected area as well as relieving pain.
Don’t add soap to the water as this can be irritating if you have any type of anal infection or irritation,after wards dry the affected area with a soft towel.
2) Ice pack apply for 15-20 minutes on external hemorrhoids.WARNING! Keep the ice wrapped in a cloth or place a cloth in between ice and your skin to reduce the possibility of any damage to your skin.
Okay kenleigh to the second part of your problem how to get rid and prevent them coming back,not as hard as some people make out as long as you know what your doing.
A little bit of logic at this point,you can keep on running to the drug store and buy everything they sell,which in the most part works but only short term.
The logical part is you could sort out the reason why you have got them in the first place and that way get rid of them permanently
Below in the source area you will find the best solution to your problem,that I can promise you.Take care and get well soon Peter
April 2nd, 2010 at 6:03 pm
Hemorrhoids can cause a lot of discomfort, pain, irritation and scratching. The constant scratching and discomfort can make you irritable and often you make the hemorrhoids worse by scratching constantly. Appropriate hemorrhoids care should be taken, otherwise a mild problem can turn into an extreme one where the treatment and suffering gets more complicated and great. There are various hemorrhoids care methods. They can be preventive, curative and post surgical or post treatment.
Hemorrhoids care and preventive measures
1. Apply affected area with a cold compress directly onto the hemorrhoid. Ask a family member to apply your compress as you lie facedown.
2. Moisten the paper and use it after a bowel movement. The moistened paper is softer then the dry toilet paper.
3. Clean the area well with warm water several times a day.
4. Do not sit for too long as it will make your hemorrhoid worse.
5. Take a Sitz bath 4-5 times a day.
6. Eat fresh vegetables, whole grains and beans. They contain fiber, which helps forms stools and makes larger stools easier to pass.
7. Drink 12 glasses of water a day. This will keep stool loose and easier to pass.
8. Exercise regularly. This will aid your digestion and make moving your bowels less difficult.
9. Do not strain yourself during bowel movements.
10. Don’t lift heavy objects that strain the lower body.
11. Buy a doughnut shaped cushion. They are available in pharmacies and medical supply stores and can be useful for hemorrhoid sufferers. Try and sit on it as instructed.
12. Use natural or herbal plant extracts, which aid the natural cure for hemorrhoids
Personally I prefer doing what I can to avoid surgery/chemicals. Of course sometimes you don’t have a choice but given a choice I would try everything that I listed above along with a homeopathic solution. Of course not everyone is the same so below are some of the other options out there.
Hemorrhoids care and curative measures
If there is only mild discomfort, the doctor may suggest over-the-counter creams, ointments or pads. These contain witch hazel or a topical anti-inflammatory agent containing hydrocortisone. In combination with daily warm baths, this treatment helps relieve your symptoms. The hemorrhoids may be removed surgically or through other methods in extreme cases.
Three surgical procedures to remove external hemorrhoids are:
a) Laser coagulation- The hemorrhoid is clotted with an electric probe which makes it shrink.
b) Infrared photocoagulation- The hemorrhoid is clotted with infrared light to make it shrink.
c) Hemorrhoidectomy- Complete removal of the hemorrhoid.
Hemorrhoids care and post treatment care
The hemorrhoids care after clinical or surgical treatment includes high fiber diet, drinking lots of water, safe bowel movements, etc. Always take care that the problem does not recur. If there is any discomfort in the region or bleeding or similar problems, get a check up done from your doctor.