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Allot of info about hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are varicose veins – blood vessels that have become unusually swollen – that show up in the rectal area. Hemorrhoids typically range from the size of a raisin to the size of a grape. They can be merely itchy or downright painful, and sometimes they can even cause rectal bleeding, especially during a bowel movement.

Sometimes the enlarged veins protrude through the anus. When this happens, you'll feel a soft, swollen mass.

Hemorrhoids are relatively common during pregnancy. Some women get them for the first time while they're pregnant – and if you've had them before pregnancy, you're quite likely to have them again now. They may also develop during the second stage of labor, while you're pushing. Either way, they often go away on their own – or with the help of some simple measures mentioned below – soon after you give birth.

If you're being hounded by hemorrhoids, try these tips:

Wipe with care. Use soft, unscented, white toilet tissue or medicated moist towelettes.
Take a warm sitz bath. (A sitz bath is small plastic basin that you fill with water and position over your toilet, allowing you to submerge your rectal area simply by sitting down.) Soak your bottom for ten to 20 minutes a few times a day.
Cool off: Some women find comfort from ice packs (wrapped in a soft covering) or cold compresses medicated with witch hazel.
Stay regular. Eat a high-fiber diet, drink plenty of water (at least eight glasses a day), and try to exercise regularly.
Don't "hold it." Go to the bathroom as soon as you have the urge to move your bowels, try not to strain, and don't linger on the toilet.
Do your Kegels. They'll increase circulation in your rectal area and strengthen the muscles around your anus.
Try to avoid sitting or standing for long stretches.
Ask your practitioner to recommend safe topical anesthetics or medicated suppositories
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Screenshot, thank u for the info
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A tips for what made my heorroides to go away was that I actually mosturize my rectal area with olive oil. From out side and 1 cm inside. I did that for a litle over a month and it went away(I got it right after my first pregnancy after delivery). And it went away but unfortantly(and very commond) I got it again in my late stage of my second pregnancy. But it was gone for 1 year. Tried so many creams and pills nothing helped. Sorry TMI but it also helped pasing stool
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