Severe hemorrhoids during menstruation

Some women may experience unexpected phenomena during their menstrual period, especially if they already have hemorrhoidal problems, which can easily get worse during menstruation. Hemorrhoids are a common disease that often occurs among female friends, and people with hemorrhoids are prone to constipation. Or symptoms such as redness, swelling and pain in the anus are unbearable. Why do hemorrhoids become severe during menstruation?

1. Causes of severe hemorrhoids during menstruation

Menstruation is a high-incidence period for hemorrhoids. This is because women during menstruation often have hard stools due to blood loss. If the stools are dry and hard, it can easily lead to anal fissures and hemorrhoids. Patients with existing hemorrhoids may experience worsening prolapse symptoms during the menstrual period. In addition to the stimulation of menstrual blood and friction from toilet paper, they should pay attention to menstrual hygiene, avoid eating spicy or irritating foods during menstruation, and eat more fresh vegetables and crude fiber foods.

2. What to do if you have hemorrhoids during menstruation

Topical medication is not recommended during menstruation. Simple hot compress can be applied. Wait until the menstrual period ends to undergo examination or surgical treatment. Eat more foods rich in vitamins, avoid eating raw, cold, spicy or seafood, drink more water, take good rest and pay close attention.

3. Foods that can treat hemorrhoids in life

1. Adzuki beans: decocted with angelica, can treat hemorrhoids, bloody stools, swelling and pain. It also has a good effect when eaten alone or fried into porridge with rice. It is an excellent food for preventing and treating hemorrhoids.

2. Sophora japonica flowers: Fresh Sophora japonica flowers can be used to make cold dishes and dumplings. They have the effects of cooling blood, stopping bleeding and eliminating hemorrhoids. They can also be used as a substitute for tea.

3. Black sesame: For patients with hemorrhoids and constipation, it can be taken for a long time. It has the effect of moistening the intestines and relieving constipation, and reducing hemorrhoid bleeding and prolapse.

4. Cistanche deserticola: It can be used for the elderly, people with long-term illness and weak body, and postpartum women with constipation, hemorrhoid prolapse, bleeding, etc. It has the effects of nourishing the kidney and strengthening yang, moistening the intestines and relieving constipation.

5. Large intestines of pigs, sheep and other animals: Traditional Chinese medicine believes that they can nourish the intestines. Modern scientific research has proven that they have good effects in stopping bleeding, relieving pain and reducing swelling.