Some homemade ways to treat hemorrhoids during pregnancy, such as a sitz bath with onion or chamomile, or a witch hazel compress, have anti-inflammatory properties, which help deswell the hemorrhoid, reduce inflammation and alleviate symptoms, such as pain or itching. .
Hemorrhoids during pregnancy are common and occur due to compression of the hemorrhoidal vessels by the weight of the uterus and also by hormonal changes during pregnancy that can slow down the intestines, causing constipation.
Home remedies for hemorrhoids during pregnancy can help alleviate symptoms, however, if the hemorrhoid does not improve, you should consult your obstetrician for an evaluation and indication of the best treatment, which can be done with medications or ointments suitable for use in pregnancy. Find out which are the best ointments for hemorrhoids.
Main home treatments
Some home treatment options for hemorrhoids during pregnancy are:
1. Onion sitz bath
A sitz bath with onion can help alleviate the symptoms of hemorrhoids during pregnancy, such as pain in the anal region when sitting and having a bowel movement or itching in the anus region, as onion has antibiotic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Furthermore, warm water helps to increase blood flow to the region, de-swell the hemorrhoid and relieve pain.
Ingredients
- 1 large onion with skin;
- Boiling water.
Preparation mode
Fill a large basin with boiling water, cut the onion into pieces keeping the skin on and then place it inside the basin with the skin on. When the water becomes warm, sit without underwear in the basin for 15 minutes. Take a sitz bath until symptoms are relieved.
2. Sitz bath with warm water and sea salt
A sitz bath with warm water and sea salt is also a good option to alleviate the symptoms of hemorrhoids during pregnancy.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon of sea salt;
- 2 liters of boiling water.
Preparation mode
Place the water in a container and bring to a boil. Then, place the water in a clean and sanitized basin, and add the sea salt, mixing well. Wait for it to cool down and sit in the basin for about 10 minutes.
3. Chamomile sitz bath
The chamomile sitz bath, made with the medicinal plant Matricaria recutitahas a calming and healing action, and can be used as a sitz bath, promoting vasodilation and relieving the pain and discomfort of hemorrhoids in a few minutes.
Ingredients
- 3 to 5 sachets of chamomile chamomile;
- About 3 liters of hot water.
Preparation mode
Place the chamomile tea sachets in hot water. Wait for it to warm, remove the sachets and place the solution in a clean, sanitized basin. Sit inside the basin and remain there for 20 to 30 minutes.
4. Slug Gel
Aloe vera is a medicinal plant of the species Aloe vera which has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and healing properties, relieving the symptoms of itching and irritation of external hemorrhoids, as well as helping to accelerate healing.
Ingredients
- 2 fresh aloe leaves.
Preparation mode
Wash the aloe leaves, cut in half and remove the gel from the leaf, placing it in a clean, dry container. Then, moisten a clean towel or gauze with the gel and apply it to the hemorrhoid. See other benefits of this medicinal plant.
When preparing this home remedy, it is important not to use the bark of the aloe leaf, which has toxic effects, but only the transparent gel inside the leaf.
5. Witch hazel compress
The hamamelis compress made from the medicinal plant Hamamelis virginiana It has anti-inflammatory and calming properties that help alleviate the symptoms of external hemorrhoids during pregnancy.
Ingredients
- 25 grams of witch hazel
- 500 mL of water.
Preparation mode
Add the water and hamamelis peel to a container and bring to a boil. Let it boil over low heat for about 10 minutes. Then turn off the heat, strain and wait for it to cool. Soak a clean cloth or gauze in the prepared solution and apply it to the hemorrhoid.
6. Coconut oil
Coconut oil is rich in lauric and caprylic acid with powerful anti-inflammatory and analgesic action, helping to reduce the inflammation and swelling of hemorrhoids during pregnancy and relieve pain and discomfort.
Ingredients
Preparation mode
Wash your hands well. Then, place some coconut oil on a gauze pad and apply directly to the external hemorrhoid, once a day, for up to 5 days.
Care during treatment
In addition to home remedies, it is important that pregnant women take some precautions to help relieve hemorrhoids more quickly or prevent their appearance, such as:
- Take a sitz bath with warm water to avoid burns;
- Avoid scratching the anus region;
- Drink around 2 liters of water a day, as it helps soften stools;
- Increase consumption of fiber-rich foods;
- Avoid using toilet paper after having a bowel movement, to avoid irritating the skin further;
- Wash the anal area with soap and water after bowel movements;
- Use unscented wet wipes if it is not possible to wash the anal area after defecating;
- Avoid making a lot of effort to evacuate or sitting on the toilet for a long time;
- Evacuate whenever you feel like it, as holding the feces can make it more hardened, dry and difficult to evacuate;
- Avoid drinking teas or using ointments that have not been recommended by your obstetrician.
In addition, you should avoid sitting or standing for a long time, to help reduce the pressure that the belly puts on the rectum and prevent the development or worsening of hemorrhoids.
In some cases, pregnant women may feel more comfortable sitting on an ice pack for a while to alleviate symptoms, rather than taking warm sitz baths, which varies from woman to woman. Find out more about hemorrhoids during pregnancy.
