Sorry I don't know how to spell it but I hope you know what I'm on about.
What are they?
How do you know you've got them?
What do you do with them?
And is it normal to get them during pregnancy?
2006-12-05 13:48:17 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Hemerhhoids are superficial blood vessels around your anus that get enlarged, and can become very painful. Usually these are caused by not having enough fiber in your diet, but are also very common in pregnancy. If they aren't too bad, they can be left alone or medicated with something like Preperation H. If they get so bad that you feel that you need to see your doctor about it, they can be removed either by rubber band ligation (put a rubber band on it until it falls off) or by cutting it off surgically.
2006-12-05 13:54:54 · answer #1 · answered by makin_the_same_mistakes 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are an abnormally enlarged vein mainly due to a persistent increase in venous pressure, occurring inside the anal sphincter of the rectum and beneath the mucous membrane (internal hemorrhoid) or outside the anal sphincter and beneath the surface of the anal skin (external hemorrhoid).
VERY common during pregnancy and after labor. If you have burning, itching or bleeding...you've got the them.
Sitz baths, Tucks wipes, perscription meds all work...but for a more natural route, I have found that a banana a day on an empty stomach also works.
2006-12-05 21:54:54 · answer #2 · answered by Kristen W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hemorrhoids are varicose veins around the anus
You can get them by pushing too hard when constipated or while delivering a child, by having anal sex, by having a large baby causing circulation problems in the area, by sitting too much and several other ways.
Signs that you have them can range from:
external: purple lumps around your anus
internal: itching and a feeling like your anus is swollen
You can use any number of treatments but while pregnant ask your doctor, I used witch hazel on cotton balls, some use preparation H
It is very normal to get them while pregnant.
2006-12-05 21:56:38 · answer #3 · answered by Nita C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Haemorroids are swollen and VERY painful veins around or inside the anus. Unless you can see them, you may notice blood on the toilet paper when you wipe and very painful bowel movements. You may suffer pain for some hours after, as well.
You need a high-fibre intake as this will bulk up your B.M. but make it softer and easier on your haemorroids, maybe suppositories and possibly an anaesthetic cream. They are totally normal in pregnancy and afterwards if your diet's not too good. If they bleed when you're not using the toilet, or the pain is intolerable you need to see a doctor pronto!!
2006-12-05 21:58:29 · answer #4 · answered by holdengal81 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is very normal to get them during pregnancy. I know from experience. The proper spelling is hemorrhoids just fyi. You will know you have one if you notice bleeding, like from a minor scab, when you wipe. Most people have surgery to get them removed if they are really bad. Mine has its moments where it is inflamed and itches extremely bad. I know this sounds gross, but you asked. Hope I have answered your question.
2006-12-05 21:53:33 · answer #5 · answered by Mommy To Be in April 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hemoroides are these little annoyign blister like bumps you get on your anus. They are the result of a blood vesle popping. They can crack and bleed, and are usuall caused by straining while trying to go #2 when constipated.
I never got one during my pregnancy, but 2 weeks after i had my c section i got one... dont know how, but damn they are annoying. Sitz baths help when you get them, but you should try and stay away from baths when your preg. ice will help. It is a very painful thing, and i hope you never get them.
You'll know when you get one, trust me!
2006-12-05 22:13:37 · answer #6 · answered by Holly M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hemorrhoids are varicose (swollen or dilated) veins located inside the anus or around the exterior of anus. The classic symptom of an internal hemorrhoid is the presence of blood when you go to the bathroom. The blood is found on the stool or toilet paper or in the toilet bowl.
For more information got to ...
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/90/100612.htm
2006-12-05 21:55:00 · answer #7 · answered by RainNRoanoke 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every one has hemmeroids, but if you are having trouble with them you will know it, its a real pain in the ***, they will feel like they are on fire and may be bleeding. Go get some preparation H
2006-12-05 22:06:53 · answer #8 · answered by jake55 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can get hemorrhoids while pregnant. Here is some information. http://www.hmc.psu.edu/healthinfo/h/hemorrhoids.htm
2006-12-05 21:52:53 · answer #9 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
google it and you can probably see pics of them...yes they are normal...consult your doctor
2006-12-05 21:55:18 · answer #10 · answered by sarah-bear 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋