5 Responses to “what should I do for hemorrhoid during breastfeeding?”

1. Cyn Says:
   September 29th, 2009 at 7:36 am

   do those sit baths or whatever they are, or just take warm baths. I used witch-hazel pads and some spray the hospital gave me. Other then that all I could do was cry when I had to use the bathroom. I think I had roids for at least 2 months and during that time I would have preferred birthing a baby every day then use the bathroom.
   having my feet on a step stool and bending over helped to speed up the agony of using the bathroom.

2. arsenal1914 Says:
   September 29th, 2009 at 7:36 am

   Stand up!!!!!

3. brainy smurf Says:
   September 29th, 2009 at 7:36 am

   Piles, that is just wrong, that is a hard thing to deal with.
   Preparation H is always good, in VERY little amounts in your case since you breast feeding.
   But they wil begin to go away soon
   Have a soft diet, use stool softeners, as this will make it so you do not have to strain.
   But other than that, there is nothing much you can do.
   The sitz bathes feel amazing to the area, spend as much time in them as you can.
   but preparation H.

4. mom+ Says:
   September 29th, 2009 at 7:36 am

   I have the same problem. Tucks Witch Hazel Pads work well–both for cleaning well and for relieving the inflammation. Try using Colace. The hospital gave me this stool softener and it helped alot.

   Try not to sit or stand for long periods of time–hard with a new baby, I know. Try laying on the floor with your baby during tummy time.

   Check with your doctor though if you are having blood with your stools, it could be something other than hemorrhoids.

5. Becca Says:
   September 29th, 2009 at 7:36 am

   There are many ways to treat hemorrhoidsids. Following is a few treatments:

   Treatments for hemorrhoids vary in their cost, risk, and effectiveness. Different cultures and individuals approach treatment differently. Some of the treatments used are listed here in increasing order of intrusiveness and cost.

   For many people, hemorrhoids are mild and temporary conditions that heal spontaneously or by the same measures recommended for prevention. There is no medicine that will cure hemorrhoids but local treatments such as warm sitz baths, using a bidet, extendable showerhead, cold compress, or topical analgesic (such as Nupercainal), can also provide temporary relief.

   Especially in the case of external hemorrhoids with a visible lump of small size, the condition can be improved with warm bath causing the vessels around rectal region to be relaxed. Consistent use of medicated creams during the early stages of a hemorrhoid flare-up will also provide relief and may stave off further development and irritation. However, creams containing steroid preparations weaken the skin and may contribute to further flare-ups. Keep the area clean and dry, with some lubrication provided by hemorrhoidal creams or a lubricant. Ointment or suppositories such as Proctosedyl[12][13] and Faktu[14] can also relieve the symptoms.

   Natural Treatments

   Some people[who?] claim to have successfully applied natural procedures for treatment or reversal of chronic conditions. These procedures largely echo the prevention measures. However, self-care measures, including herbal or "natural" remedies, should not be undertaken without medical consent to avoid possible drug interactions. They include:
   Reducing regional pressure in such ways as improving posture and muscle tone, or in severe cases, undergoing a profound psychophysical reeducation, by a method such as the Alexander Technique.
   Taking herbs and dietary supplements that strengthen vein walls, such as Butcher’s Broom, Horse-chestnut, bromelain, and Japanese Pagoda Tree extracts. Drinking 99% pure aloe juice can also relieve itching and swelling.[citation needed]
   Topical application of natural astringents and soothing agents, such as Witch hazel (astringent), Cranesbill, Aloe vera, and honey.
   Drinking chamomile tea several times a day.
   Eating fiber-rich bulking agents such as plantain and Psyllium seed husks to help create a softer stool that is easier to pass, to lessen the irritation of existing hemorrhoids.
   Using the squatting position for bowel movements.[15]
   For sufferers of hemorrhoids caused by poor vein circulation (coupled with varicose veins in lower extremities and/or varicocele), sleeping overnight with raised legs helps reduce or completely eliminate especially external hemorrhoids.
   Using a hand held shower massage to direct a pulsating stream of cold water at external hemorrhoidal tissue for a few minutes each day tends to shrink the swelling, stop the itch and over time may reduce or eliminate the condition. Pressure used must be low at first but should be increased over time during future applications as tolerance builds.

   The combination of internal and external remedies is particularly recommended, e.g., Witch-hazel suppositories combined with frequent cups of strong chamomile tea.

   Dietary supplements can help treat and prevent many complications of hemorrhoids, and natural botanicals such as Butchers Broom, Horse-chestnut, and bioflavonoids can be an effective addition to hemorrhoid treatment.[17]

   Butcher’s Broom extract, or Ruscus aculeatus, contains ruscogenins that have anti-inflammatory and vasoconstrictor effects that help tighten and strengthen veins. Butcher’s Broom has traditionally been used to treat venous problems including hemorrhoids and varicose veins.[18][19][20]

   Horse-chestnut extract, or Aesculus hippocastanum, contains a saponin known as aescin, that has anti-inflammatory, anti-edema, and venotonic actions. Aescin improves tone in vein walls, thereby strengthening the support structure of the vein. Double blind studies have shown that supplementation with Horse-chestnut helps relieve the pain and swelling associated with chronic venous insufficiency.[21][22]

   Bilberry extract, or Vaccinium myrtillus, is an anthocyanoside bioflavonoid. Supplementation with this potent flavonoid protects and maintains venous strength and function

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