Of the drugs, it is candles that are considered the best choice for hemorrhoids during pregnancy. It is preferable, of course, to prevent this disease altogether or try to cure it with diet and exercise. But these measures can only help early stage sickness, and later on, medicines have to be taken.
Hemorrhoids choose
problems with hemorrhoids Development
Complicated degree of hemorrhoids during pregnancy
Ways to treat the disease
The disease develops due to stagnation of blood in the cavernous bodies of the anus. These are interlacing veins located at the end of the rectum. Expanding, they form hemorrhoids.
At the initial stage - easy - the nodes are located inside. Symptoms are usually not observed, although itchy, burning, painful sensations, and slight bleeding may disturb. With such hemorrhoids during pregnancy, they prefer to treat not with candles, but proper nutrition, enough physical activity, rest according to the regimen, physiotherapy exercises.
The second stage - the middle one - is characterized by the appearance of external nodes. These are bumps that fall out of the anus, but are reduced when the posture changes. The symptoms are more pronounced. The third stage is determined by the impossibility of setting the nodes inward.
Unpleasant pathology
Candles from hemorrhoids can be used at any stage, during pregnancy you need to pay attention to contraindications. In general, all suppositories are divided into types according to their action, many of them give several effects at once.
- Painkillers. Contains antispasmodics and analgesics.
- Anti-inflammatory. Contain appropriate substances, may be hormonal.
- Hemostatic. Such suppositories from hemorrhoids will reduce blood loss, undesirable during pregnancy.
- Tonic. They contain special substances that increase the tone of the veins.
- Reducing the formation of blood clots. Contain substances that thin the blood, helping to eliminate congestion.
In addition to specific components that exclude the possibility of use in pregnant women, allergies may be a contraindication. Carefully studying the composition, you need to pay attention to the presence of substances to which there is an increased sensitivity. Also read and help.
The choice of the most effective suppositories is determined by the stage of hemorrhoids, the features of its manifestation during pregnancy. It is best if they contain only plant extracts or natural substances.
- When it is possible to diagnose the disease at the very initial stage, ichthyol suppositories are used. Ichthyol is a good antiseptic, it prevents inflammation and relieves pain.
- The treatment of hemorrhoids during pregnancy with sea buckthorn suppositories is very common. The healing of cracks is accelerated, inflammation is reduced, and the passage of feces is facilitated.
- If the disease is closely related to difficult defecation, glycerin suppositories are used. They soften stools while healing wounds.
- If the composition includes propolis, the drug will have a bactericidal and drying effect. Reduced swelling, pain.
- Papaverine in the composition of suppositories for hemorrhoids is also not contraindicated during pregnancy. It anesthetizes, helps to eliminate constipation, relieves spasm, disinfects, reduces inflammation.
- Particularly difficult stages can be alleviated with the help of special absorbable suppositories. They contain many components - extracts of healing mud, oils, plant extracts.
Which suppositories for hemorrhoids to use, the doctor will prescribe, but during pregnancy, you can and should use several methods of treatment. The effect that only suppositories give is not enough.
Treatment with Neo-Anuzol
Other methods of therapy and prevention
Prevention and treatment of this disease are closely related to its causes:
- constipation;
- hypodynamia;
- circulatory disorders.
Hard stools, difficulty in defecation are due to changes in the state of the body in pregnant women. Progesterone relaxes smooth muscle, facilitating implantation of the fetus and facilitating further uterine distension. But in the intestines there are the same muscles, so its peristalsis decreases. Because of this, constipation occurs.
One of the methods of treatment and prevention of hemorrhoids during pregnancy is the prevention of constipation, which can also be facilitated by glycerin suppositories. For this, a special diet with a high fiber content is prescribed. Improve digestion of lactic acid products. Protein, on the contrary, contribute to constipation, so meat is consumed in limited quantities.
Irritation of the skin and mucous membranes causes blood flow, which can provoke illness. Therefore, careful hygiene after each bowel movement is essential. Normalization of blood circulation is promoted by frequent walks, complexes of special exercises.
Particularly severe cases may require surgical treatment. However, since hemorrhoids often appear in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy, doctors prefer to use the same suppositories, sometimes tablets and ointments are prescribed. The operation is most often transferred to the postpartum period.
The most effective and safe drugs
The effectiveness of the drug is determined by the correct selection. With such a disease, some symptoms may be more pronounced, others weaker. Based on this, choose the composition of the candles. For example, if you are worried about severe pain, they prefer painkillers. With bleeding - hemostatic and so on.
There are certain rules for using suppositories for hemorrhoids during pregnancy, regardless of whether they are inexpensive or cost several hundred.
- It is best to keep the package in the refrigerator. Melted ones are more difficult to enter.
- It is better to put it at night, after a bowel movement and hygiene.
- Medicines act locally, so you need to ensure that it is near the sore spot. If the candle goes too deep, it is better to hold it with a hand with a napkin until it dissolves.
- Some need to be put two or three times a day. Then it is better to remain in a horizontal position for half an hour after the introduction.
According to doctors, reviews on the Internet, such suppositories for hemorrhoids work best during pregnancy.
In these drugs, except for the last one, there is only one contraindication - hypersensitivity. But you can use them only with the permission of a doctor!
Anti-inflammatory action
Very popular during pregnancy are candles for hemorrhoids "Sea buckthorn oil", or simply sea buckthorn. They are allowed to be used even when any other suppositories are contraindicated. The oil accelerates healing by stimulating epithelialization processes both on the mucous membranes and on the skin. Enveloping the intestines, facilitates the passage of feces.
Apply them twice a day for no longer than two weeks, you can repeat in a month. Allergy sufferers may have a reaction to sea buckthorn oil, for example, a burning sensation. In addition, orange marks may appear on the laundry, so it is better to use a panty liner.
Glycerin is used for hemorrhoids complicated by constipation; during pregnancy, their use in combination with suppositories with sea buckthorn is allowed. Glycerin irritates the intestines, increasing its tone, and softens the stool, which eliminates constipation. You can apply no longer than two to three days, in the morning, half an hour after eating. They act in about thirty minutes, that is, after that you will need to defecate.
A good effect on hemorrhoids during pregnancy is given by safe suppositories Natalsid. They contain sodium alginate, obtained from brown algae. It reduces bleeding, reduces inflammation, accelerates healing. Apply twice a day for a course of one to two weeks.
Neo-anuzole is a drug of combined composition. The set of substances in it is selected so that the effect is on all factors of the disease. Bismuth, iodine, zinc, resorcinol, tannin have anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antiseptic, astringent effects, reduce hemorrhoidal manifestations. Apply two to three times a day.
An unpleasant disease of hemorrhoids brings a lot of discomfort. Pregnant women often face this problem, and, as a rule, try to cope with it with home methods. However, hemorrhoids are an ailment that requires timely treatment and competent specialist advice.
Useful properties of candles
Suppositories for hemorrhoids during pregnancy are the best way to treat, however, we must not forget that suppositories are a medication, and expectant mothers should not use them without consulting a doctor. Hemorrhoidal suppositories for pregnant women should contain natural ingredients that will greatly alleviate the woman's condition and not harm the baby. Modern pharmacology offers a wide variety of suppositories that meet these requirements.
Rectal suppositories have the following impact:
- actively fight pathogenic microflora;
- have an anti-inflammatory effect;
- reduce pain;
- relieve itching;
- promote healing of anal fissures;
- have a positive effect on blood vessels;
- beneficial effect on the mucous membrane;
- normalize blood circulation in the pelvic area.
Like any other drug, rectal suppositories have both positive and negative sides. A pregnant woman should be aware of this and choose candles that are allowed when carrying a child.
Candles with propolis
Candles with propolis are often recommended for use during pregnancy. They perfectly cope with pain symptoms, have a disinfecting effect, heal cracks, relieve inflammation, and restore damaged skin. Made on the basis of propolis, they prevent infection of the wound and contribute to the further prevention of the disease. Propolis suppositories are inexpensive and are sold at any pharmacy.
Despite the fact that propolis suppositories are 100% natural, and there are no acute contraindications for their use by pregnant women, it is still worth consulting a doctor - allergic reactions to bee products are possible.
The 1st trimester is a period when the fetus is actively growing and forming, so at this time it is better to exclude the use of any medications, including the use of rectal suppositories. However, if necessary and after consulting a doctor, propolis-based suppositories can be used.
Candles with propolis are used for:
- inflammatory process in the rectal region;
- with anal fissures;
- for the treatment of internal hemorrhoids;
- other diseases of the anorectal zone that occur during pregnancy and lactation.
For the treatment to be effective, propolis suppositories must be used correctly - before administration, you need to do a cleansing enema, be sure to follow the diet prescribed by the doctor, move more and walk in the fresh air.
Ichthyol candles
Ichthyol suppositories are effective suppositories that tend to dilate blood vessels and restore blood circulation in surrounding tissues. In addition, they have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effects.
Using suppositories based on ichthyol, you can achieve:
- Long lasting analgesic effect. The components of the suppository act on deep tissues, and after a few hours the patient is provided with a persistent analgesic effect.
- Normalization of blood circulation. Ichthyol improves the outflow of venous blood, due to which the right amount of oxygen is delivered to the tissues, which is necessary for the restoration of blood vessels and tissues.
- Antimicrobial effect. Ichthyol not only disinfects tissues, but also removes their decay products from the body.
- Reducing the inflammatory process. Candles have a depressing effect on staphylococci and fungal infection.
- Elimination of puffiness. Since ichthyol increases tissue elasticity and removes excess fluid, it helps to reduce swelling and accelerate the regeneration process.
Sulfur, which is part of the product, can cause mucosal burns, so after use, wash your hands thoroughly to prevent irritation of the eyes, nasopharynx and face.
Ichthyol suppositories are cumulative drugs, that is, you cannot expect an instant effect from them, however, systemic use allows you to achieve a stable therapeutic effect.
Only a competent doctor should decide on the admissibility of using ichthyol suppositories while carrying a child.
Methyluracil suppositories
The drug Methyluracil is prescribed in cases where it is necessary to quickly restore damaged tissues. It is safe to use methyluration-based suppositories during pregnancy, since this drug, even theoretically, cannot harm the baby in the womb. But this does not mean at all that candles can be prescribed independently and used uncontrollably.
Despite the fact that the drug is considered hypoallergenic, some people still experience allergic reaction on the components, in addition, there are a number of contraindications for the use of methiuracil. And although pregnancy and lactation are not included in this list, it is still worth familiarizing yourself with it before use.
Relief
Indications for the appointment of this drug are as follows:
- loading and internal form of hemorrhoids;
- cracks;
- rectal itching;
- constipation;
- proctitis;
- eczema;
- anesthesia.
Most often, I prescribe Relief as a symptomatic remedy, since it perfectly eliminates all the unpleasant symptoms that can be observed with hemorrhoids.
During pregnancy, it is allowed to use Relief Advance, as for other types of medication, some of them are absolutely contraindicated during the period of bearing and feeding a child.
The composition of the suppository includes not only cocoa butter and shark liver oil, but also other components that can cause undesirable effects, so it is imperative to read the leaflet before using the suppositories.
Contraindications may be:
- hyperthyroidism;
- diabetes;
- high blood pressure;
- tuberculosis;
- thromboembolic diseases;
- hypernartremia.
As a rule, Relief suppositories are prescribed during pregnancy, but the ointment is no less effective and convenient to use - the kit includes an applicator, thanks to which it is easy to inject the ointment into the anus.
Proctosan
It is not superfluous for expectant mothers to know about another ointment for hemorrhoids, which can be used during the period of bearing and feeding the baby. It's Proctosan. The basis of the drug contains microbial cells that are in an inactive stage. They restore the mucous membrane and enhance local immunity. In addition, they quickly relieve burning and itching in the anorectal region, heal cracks, make the walls of blood vessels stronger and eliminate inflammation.
Proctosan can be used at any stage of pregnancy, as well as during the lactation period. Of course, there is a contraindication - individual hypersensitivity to phenol.
Proctosan is a strong drug that can help even in the case of a running process, this compares favorably with other medications for hemorrhoids. The price is quite high, but it more than pays off by getting rid of an unpleasant and painful problem.
Proctosan has a very strong analgesic effect, which is due to the presence of Lidocaine, a strong analgesic, in the preparation. In addition, Proctazan contains bismuth and titanium, which form a film on the hemorrhoids that prevents bleeding and promotes very rapid healing of damaged areas. This is a non-steroidal drug that does not have any effect on the fetus, but brings significant relief to the woman.
Glycerin suppositories
Glycerin suppositories - very effective remedy to eliminate microcracks that cause severe discomfort. In addition, they soften the skin and muscles well, and also help get rid of constipation. Pregnant women can use them in any trimester, but a doctor's consultation is necessary before use.
Candles can not be used for tumor and inflammatory processes, as well as in the acute stage of the disease.
I must say that basically glycerin-based suppositories are used for a short time to prevent damage to the mucosa by solid excrement, and also to normalize the defecation process. After installing the candle, after 20-30 minutes, there is an urge to defecate.
This drug is available in the form of suppositories and in the form of an ointment. The indication for use is the prevention and treatment of acute forms of hemorrhoids. Hepatorbin is a combined drug that includes prednisolone, heparin and polidocanol. Together, these substances reduce inflammatory processes, relieve spasm, have an antimicrobial effect, eliminate discomfort.
During pregnancy, Hepatrombin is used both in the case of an asymptomatic form of the disease, and in severe cases, which are accompanied by bleeding, cracks, prolapse of hemorrhoidal nodular formations, and even if the nodes are infringed.
The treatment regimen is selected for each patient individually, therapy can last up to 2 weeks, depending on the condition of the woman. In the 1st trimester, it is undesirable to use Hepatrombin, since prednisolone, which is part of the drug, can adversely affect the development of the fetus, and starting from the 2nd trimester, its use is absolutely safe.
Contraindications for the use of the drug are:
- tuberculosis;
- fungal infections;
- blood problems;
- bacterial, fungal or viral skin lesions.
Procto-Glivenol
Procto-Glivenol has the following contraindications:
- 1 trimester of pregnancy;
- liver failure;
- individual intolerance to some components of the drug.
Side effects are:
- skin reactions;
- the possibility of an anaphylactic reaction is rarely noted;
- sometimes increased peristalsis and burning in the anus.
The drug is used to treat hemorrhoids in mild and moderate severity. To increase the effect of therapy, Proctoglivenol is recommended to be used with other drugs.
The composition of the product includes Lidocaine, which means that the candles have a strong analgesic effect. In addition, the drug stabilizes the state of cell membranes, and also has an effect on sodium channels. Also, when using Proctoglivenol, the permeability of blood vessels decreases, venous congestion is eliminated, and the inflammatory process is removed.
Is it possible to use suppositories for hemorrhoids during pregnancy - the question is very relevant. Many women go through many trials during their pregnancy. Most pregnant women often face the problem of prolonged constipation and, as a result, hemorrhoids. Unfortunately, hemorrhoids are an irreversibly progressive pathological disease of the anal canal. By adjusting the diet, therapeutic measures and lifestyle, you can significantly alleviate the condition.
Properties of rectal suppositories
Hemorrhoids cause great discomfort in Everyday life, the disease causes particular concern in pregnant women, especially since it tends to rapidly progress, directly proportional to the growth of the embryo.
Not all pharmaceutical preparations are safe during pregnancy, therefore, it is possible to effectively and safely act on inflamed hemorrhoids with rectal suppositories - suppositories. Almost all rectal suppositories are safe for the mother and the growing fetus due to low toxicity and ease of use.
Modern pharmacology is tirelessly working on the production of new drugs for the treatment of hemorrhoids. However, before buying the optimal remedy, a pregnant woman should definitely consult with a doctor observing the pregnancy. Don't buy drugs recommended by friends, and don't rely too much on TV commercials. Only a doctor can determine the severity of the disease and prescribe the appropriate treatment.
Rectal suppositories effectively relieve acute symptoms, having the following effect on the focus of inflammation:
- antipyretic;
- antimicrobial;
- antifungal;
- painkiller;
- wound healing;
- hemostatic;
- venotonic.
Table No. 1 lists in detail the properties of rectal suppositories and the main active components of their composition.
| Classification | Properties | Active ingredients |
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| Wound healing |
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| Hemostatic |
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| Venotonic |
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The effectiveness of treatment will depend on the correct choice of medication.
Benefits of rectal suppositories
Antihemorrhoidal suppositories provide good effect, but only in those cases when the disease is still in its initial stage, that is, the nodes have not come to the surface and are easily set back. However, with external hemorrhoids, suppositories can also be used, they will reduce inflammation of the anal canal, heal cracks and restore the epithelium of the mucous membrane of the walls of the lower sections of the large intestine.
Pregnant women prefer rectal suppositories in the treatment of hemorrhoids. This dosage form has many advantages:
- obtaining a therapeutic effect immediately after administration;
- availability and wide range of the drug;
- simplicity and ease of use;
- the inability to have any effect on the mucous membranes of neighboring organs;
- minor list side effects.
The choice of suppositories must be entrusted to the doctor observing the pregnancy after the results of the examination. All drugs, and even those that seem harmless at first glance, can have a negative effect on the focus of the disease. For each woman, rectal suppositories are selected depending on which of the symptoms of the disease prevails.
The safest suppositories during pregnancy
Suppositories for hemorrhoids during pregnancy in each of the three trimesters are prescribed individually by the attending doctor. In principle, suppositories do not have the ability to affect the embryo, however, some of the active components of them are able to penetrate into the bloodstream and be carried by the bloodstream to all organs and tissues. In the first and the beginning of the second trimester of pregnancy, the placenta is not yet fully formed and cannot guarantee full protection to the embryo, which during this period goes through the process of forming its own internal organs and skeletal system.
In the third trimester of pregnancy, the use of suppositories based on herbal ingredients is recommended. It can be candles with propolis or seaweed. Preparations containing vegetable oils and extracts from medicinal plants, minimize the risk of developing anomalies in the embryo, helping the pregnant woman overcome the discomfort caused by the disease.
Valid suppositories for hemorrhoids during the gestation period can be:
- "Natalsid". The active ingredient in suppositories is sodium alginate, which is obtained from brown algae. The drug can be used at any stage of pregnancy, it is absolutely safe for the mother's body and the embryo. Brown algae extract provides a hemostatic and antiseptic effect, quickly localizing inflammation in the lower sections of the large intestine. Candles have a softening effect on the inflamed epithelium of the anus, restoring the walls of the rectum. Itching, burning and discomfort in the anus recede quickly. The daily dose is 1 suppository, put at night.
- "Procto-glivenol". These candles will effectively relieve pain, eliminate itching, burning, discomfort. Active ingredients, including lidocaine and rutin, tone the walls of large vessels, stabilize blood circulation, and prevent vascular fragility. The drug is not recommended for use in the first trimester of pregnancy. The course of treatment depends on the severity of the condition. If the medicine is suitable and provides the expected effect, then the duration of administration is 10-12 days. 1-2 suppositories are allowed per day after defecation.
- "Anuzol". The unique composition of candles "Anuzol" will provide not only an antispasmodic effect, but also anti-inflammatory and astringent. Bismuth, which is part of the drug, dries the mucous membrane and reduces bleeding. With a tendency to constipation, Anuzol is not recommended. The daily dose of the drug is 1-2 suppositories in the morning and evening. In addition to a good analgesic effect, Anuzol is used on the eve of delivery to reduce pain from inflamed hemorrhoids and relax the cervix.
- "Sea buckthorn". Sea buckthorn oil has long established itself as an effective wound healing agent. Candles from sea buckthorn oil are prescribed at any stage of pregnancy. They have the ability to quickly stop inflammatory processes in tissues, improve the regeneration of the skin and mucous membranes, actively prevent the spread of pathogenic microflora (staphylococci, E. coli, streptococci), reduce the level of histamine in the blood, thus removing puffiness and burning sensation in the anus. Under the influence of active substances, active stimulation of immune cells begins.
- "Betiol with belladonna extract". The belladonna extract causes relaxation of the smooth muscles of the walls of the large intestine, gallbladder and uterus. Suppositories with betiol and belladonna relieve spasm of the muscles of the anal canal, which occurs in response to pain during defecation. It is recommended to use belladonna suppositories in late pregnancy, when the placental barrier reliably prevents the penetration of various substances to the embryo. Alkaloids of belladonna in combination with other drugs can provoke unwanted reactions in the body.
- "Calendula DN". Candles containing calendula flower extract are considered a unique drug in the fight against hemorrhoids. Alkaloids, vitamins, trace elements, flavonoids and phytoncides of calendula soothe, disinfect, heal, relieve inflammation, eliminate burning, itching, swelling and redness of the skin around the anal canal. Depending on the course and severity of the disease, 1-2 suppositories are used per day after the act of defecation. With all the safety of the drug, pregnant women must obtain the consent of the doctor for use. Of the contraindications, only individual intolerance can be noted.
- "Propolis DN". Propolis perfectly eliminates various kinds of inflammatory processes, has a regenerating effect, moisturizes the mucous membranes, actively affects large and small vessels and blood circulation. If a pregnant woman does not have an individual intolerance to bee products, propolis-based suppositories can be used at any time. Propolis softens inflamed hemorrhoids and heals damage in the anal canal. Once in the rectum, the suppository begins to act actively, restoring the microflora of the lower intestine. The daily dose is 1 suppository, which is administered at night.
- "Gemo-Pro". These suppositories have anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, wound healing, analgesic, antibacterial effects. The main active component of the composition of the drug - heparin - reduces the formation of blood clots in hemorrhoids, restores and heals the affected epithelium, removing swelling and eliminating infections. The daily dose of the drug is 1-2 suppositories in the morning and at night. It is recommended to enter the candle after the act of defecation. In the first trimester of pregnancy, the drug should not be used. Starting from the second trimester and in the third, candles are used, having received the approval of the doctor observing the pregnancy.
- "Relief". These suppositories are prescribed for pregnant women from the beginning of the third trimester. "Relief" has an antiseptic effect, neutralizing pathogenic microflora, and effectively relieves inflammation in the lower sections of the large intestine. The active components of suppositories strengthen the protective functions of the body, increase the level of hemoglobin in the blood, heal anal fissures, dry out inflamed hemorrhoids, eliminating weeping foci around the anal canal. Once in the anus, the suppository forms a protective film on the intestinal mucosa, contributing to the active restoration of damaged areas. The daily dose is 2 suppositories - in the morning and in the evening.
- "Methyluracil". Candles have an effective anti-inflammatory effect based on the renewal of mucous membrane cells. Accelerate the healing process of cracks in the anal canal and rectum, prevent the spread of infections and painful bleeding. Not rendered side effects during pregnancy, are easily tolerated. The daily dose is 1 suppository, which is administered at night.
- "Papaverine". Candles with papaverine provide a quick effect in the treatment of hemorrhoids. They are safely prescribed to pregnant women at any time due to their safety. Candles relieve pain, stop the spread of infection in the lower intestines, relieve pressure on the walls of the rectum, having proven themselves to be a safe antiseptic. Influencing the veins of the anal canal, papaverine normalizes venous outflow, strengthening the walls of small vessels. Depending on the severity of the condition, the daily dose is 1-2 suppositories in the morning and evening.
- "Glycerin". Suppositories based on glycerin soften too hard feces, contributing to a quick, painless act of defecation after ingestion. Glycerin has a restorative effect on the lower part of the large intestine, heals small cracks, quickly eliminating the acute symptoms of hemorrhoids. The daily dose is 1-2 suppositories in the morning and evening before going to bed.
- "Ichthyol". Suppositories with ichthyol will help stop inflammation in the anal canal with hemorrhoids. They have an excellent disinfecting effect, gently affecting the damaged epithelium. Ichthyol contains sulfur, which neutralizes pathogenic microflora. The active components of ichthyol suppositories relieve pain and burning in the anus. The daily dose can be 2 suppositories in the morning and in the evening before bedtime.
- Phytomax. A complex immunomodulating agent intended for the treatment of hemorrhoids, anal fissures, tumor processes in the large intestine. "Fitomax" effectively copes with constipation, has a wound healing, disinfecting, anti-inflammatory, analgesic effect. The drug is approved for use by pregnant women at any time. Thanks to its completely natural composition, Phytomax suppositories do not cause any side effects. The daily dose is 1-2 suppositories in the morning and evening after a bowel movement.
The list of hormonal suppositories that are undesirable for pregnant women is as follows:
- "Proctosedyl M";
- "Ultraproject";
- "Proctosan";
- "Hepatrombin G";
- "Gepazolone";
- "Posterized".
These drugs contain hormonal components that can have an extremely Negative influence to the embryo. At the discretion of the doctor, during exacerbations of hemorrhoids, suppositories with hormonal components are allowed, but not earlier than the third trimester, when the placenta is already firmly formed and provides a reliable barrier to the unborn baby.
How to use suppositories correctly
Suppositories are very easy to use, so you can use them at home without outside help. Doctors recommend emptying the intestines and taking a shower on the eve of the insertion of the candle. However, this is not always easy to do. Moreover, some of the above drugs are focused on softening hard stools with prolonged constipation. Therefore, if hemorrhoids are the result of stagnation in the large intestine, it is not necessary to count on the rapid removal of feces before the introduction of a suppository.
To get the maximum effect in the treatment of hemorrhoids, you need to learn how to properly administer rectal suppositories. A few important recommendations are below:
- Hands must be thoroughly washed before the procedure. If possible, you should wear sterile latex gloves, which are sold in any pharmacy.
- The suppository must be unpacked immediately before being inserted into the anal canal. You can’t hold the candle in your hand for too long - it will begin to melt rapidly and lose its shape. Most rectal preparations are stored in the refrigerator to avoid deformation in a warm room.
- A candle is inserted into the anal canal with a sharp tip, spreading the buttocks wide, lying on its side. At the same time, you need to relax as much as possible.
- Immediately after the introduction of the suppository, it is necessary to lie down for several minutes so that unnecessary movements do not push the medicine out.
- After a few hours, you can wash the anus with warm running water or empty the intestines if you feel the urge to defecate. Candles that are placed in the evening are usually left on all night.
- Sometimes with prolonged constipation, immediately after the introduction of a candle, there is an irresistible desire to empty the intestines. If this happens, you must then enter another suppository to continue treatment 15-20 minutes after the release of feces.
- achieve positive result It is possible only if the drug for treatment is chosen correctly and does not cause side effects. When, for subjective reasons, candles are not suitable, they are changed to others. It is also allowed to use several drugs at the same time during the day.
Modern pharmacological preparations in the form of rectal suppositories, which are prescribed by doctors who advise pregnant women, are quite safe. The natural plant components that are part of the candles are not able to have a negative effect on the embryo and do not cause developmental abnormalities in it. 
An insert with instructions for the use of suppositories is usually present in the package. Even if pregnancy is not indicated in the list of contraindications, only the doctor observing the pregnancy should approve the drug. To get rid of hemorrhoids, it is necessary to conduct a course of treatment in 15-20 days. Usually two packs of the drug is enough. During the course of treatment, you can change the drug depending on the reactions of the body and the course of the disease.
Rectal suppositories significantly improve the overall health of a pregnant woman, increasing the immune functions of the body, quickly eliminating the acute symptoms of hemorrhoids. Candles will help get rid of excruciating pain syndromes with damage to the veins of the rectum. Hemorrhoids under the influence of the active components of suppositories in their composition neutralize the pathogenic infection and reduce swelling.
As a result of treatment with suppositories, the epithelium of the mucous membranes of the walls of the large intestine is gradually regenerated, constipation recedes, and general well-being is improved. The intestinal microflora is restored, which is especially important during pregnancy.
Do not exclude preventive measures to maintain overall tone. A diet that eliminates unwanted food products, will be an effective "companion" of the body in the fight against hemorrhoids. Rectal suppositories should be considered as an auxiliary component in the treatment of hemorrhoids, which should be comprehensive.
Candles for hemorrhoids during pregnancy are the most commonly prescribed form of the drug. Treatment of pathology during the period of bearing a baby is a difficult task: the drug should not only alleviate the condition of the woman, but also be safe for the baby.
Symptoms
During pregnancy, the symptoms of the disease depend on the form of pathology. In acute hemorrhoids, clinical signs appear quickly: severe itching appears in the rectal area, the woman experiences pain. This course of pathology is typical for the 2nd and 3rd trimesters.
At chronic form there is no pain disturbance, and although there is itching, it is small.
The most painful symptoms are typical for a complicated form of hemorrhoids: cracks in the anal region, purulent inflammation, bleeding from the rectum, nodes.
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Remedies for hemorrhoids during pregnancy
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Terms of Use
It is not difficult to use candles during pregnancy, but you should prepare for their input:
- before the procedure, the suppository is cooled in the refrigerator, which contributes to its better analgesic effect;
- before entering the suppository, it is necessary to empty the intestines, and then take a shower;
- after a shower, you need to lie on your side, tucking your upper leg, and stretching your lower one, and insert a candle, fixing it inside the anal cavity;
- lie down for half an hour so that medicinal substances do not leak out.
The use of suppositories depends on what week of pregnancy the woman is in.
1 trimester
On the early dates pregnancy, care must be taken to protect the fetus from any medications.
If the disease causes discomfort in the first trimester, then it is better to use folk methods.
2 trimester
Treatment of hemorrhoids is best started in the 2nd trimester of pregnancy. By this time, the fetus is already strong. This period is considered more favorable for the use of rectal drugs.
3rd trimester
During this period, the risks for the child's body are reduced, because his immune system has become more stable. But the risk of developing hemorrhoids in a woman increases, because the growing fetus and amniotic fluid put pressure on the rectum.
List of suppositories for hemorrhoids for pregnant women
Suppositories, like any medicine, have indications and contraindications for use. During pregnancy, the doctor prescribes suppositories with a natural composition so that the treatment does not cause complications for the woman and the baby.
Proctosan
Proctosan is allowed to be used in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy. It contains:
- Bufeksamak. This substance reduces swelling, relieves inflammation, and normalizes local temperature.
- Lidocaine. It is a strong anesthetic.
- Titanium dioxide and bismuth subgalate. These 2 substances have a hemostatic effect, prevent the penetration of bacteria into the mucous membrane.
The drug has a number of contraindications.
Natalsid
The active substance of the drug is an extract from brown algae.
It is prescribed at any stage of pregnancy. Natalsid relieves anal itching, stops bleeding, heals wounds. A suppository inserted into the rectum connects with the feces and facilitates defecation.
Neo-Anuzole
Neo-Anuzole suppositories can be used during pregnancy only under medical supervision. The composition of the drug includes: bismuth nitrate, tannin, risorcinol, iodine, methylene blue.
Candles have many beneficial effects: they relieve pain, fight inflammation, dry and heal the intestinal mucosa.
Hepatrombin
The doctor can prescribe hepatrombin from the 2nd trimester of pregnancy. The drug helps patients with severe forms of hemorrhoids. Suppositories relieve all symptoms of the disease.
Hepatrombin is prescribed for both external hemorrhoids and internal hemorrhoids, it is recommended as a prophylactic.
Prostopin
The composition of the drug includes bee products - honey, propolis, perga, etc. This is a natural medicine, so it is allowed to use it during pregnancy.
Prostopin is indicated for any form of hemorrhoids. Candles relieve the expectant mother from pain, itching and other symptoms of pathology.
Relief
Doctors prescribe Relief suppositories to their pregnant patients most often. The composition of the drug is natural, but it cannot be argued that the medicine will not harm the child, because the effect of suppositories has not yet been studied well enough.
The phenylephrine present in Relief may disturb the fetal heart rate. Use suppositories should be under the supervision of a doctor and only after 30 weeks of pregnancy.
Olestezin
With pronounced pain, bleeding from the rectum, the doctor prescribes Olestezin to the pregnant patient. The medicine has an anesthetic effect, relieves blood clots, stops the blood.
The active substance of the drug is sea buckthorn oil.
Relief Advance
Relief Advance differs from Relief in the presence of benzocaine. This substance has a more pronounced analgesic effect. The drug is prescribed in the stage of exacerbation of hemorrhoids.
posterisan
Posterizan suppositories are similar in their effect to Relief, but they have much fewer contraindications. They have a positive effect on local immunity, heal anal fissures.
Glycerin suppositories
The composition of suppositories with glycerin is not dangerous for future mother and fetus, but should be used with caution. You can not use them in the 1st trimester, because glycerin has a relaxing effect and can negatively affect the tone of the uterus.
Nigepan
The active ingredients of Nigepan are benzocaine and heparin. The first relieves pain, and the second stimulates blood flow, restores the state of blood vessels, helps to reduce hemorrhoidal catch.
The active ingredients of the rectal drug are benzocaine and heparin. The first relieves pain, and the second stimulates blood flow, restores the state of blood vessels, helps to reduce hemorrhoidal catch.
Propolis DN
Suppositories with propolis relieve the patient of all symptoms of the disease. The drug has an antimicrobial effect: it destroys bacteria and prevents the development of an infectious and inflammatory process.
Gemo pro
The composition of the medicine contains: propolis, cocoa butter and sea buckthorn, St. John's wort and other natural ingredients. A rectal preparation is prescribed during pregnancy at any stage of the development of the disease.
Betiol
2 active substances are part of Betiol - belladonna extract and ichthammol.
Candles relieve patients of all the unpleasant symptoms of hemorrhoids. The drug is prescribed during pregnancy, because it consists of natural ingredients.
Candles with methyluracil
Methyluracil is a drug designed for rapid tissue repair. Candles with this substance have a mild effect: they relieve inflammation, heal wounds, and improve the condition.
Candles with papaverine
An overdose of papaverine during pregnancy is excluded. Suppositories with it do not cause adverse reactions. They relieve the patient from the negative manifestations of hemorrhoids.
Homeopathic suppositories
Homeopathic suppositories for hemorrhoids during pregnancy can be used by those patients who are contraindicated in traditional medicines.
After their application, itching disappears, pain decreases, wounds heal.
With sea buckthorn oil
Homeopathic suppositories with sea buckthorn oil - NovaVita, Adonis, Gemo-Pro, Anti-K.
with propolis
Homeopathic suppositories with propolis - Gemoprost, Gemo-Pro.
With calendula
Homeopathic suppositories of Calendula are effective in the treatment of hemorrhoids without complications. Prevention is also possible with suppositories with calendula.
Folk remedies
Suppositories for hemorrhoids can be made at home, for example, from ice. First, an infusion is prepared from boiling water (250 ml), chamomile inflorescences (25 g) and aloe juice (2-3 leaves). The liquid must be poured into the fingers of a medical glove and kept in the freezer.
The use of drugs during pregnancy should be limited and carried out only as prescribed by a doctor and under his supervision. However, there are such pathologies when the use of drugs is justified.
One of these diseases is hemorrhoids - pathological expansion, inflammation and tortuosity of hemorrhoidal veins with the formation of nodes near the rectum.
Hemorrhoids during pregnancy occur in, and a conservative method is most often used for its treatment. Expectant mothers need to carefully choose the means of treatment, and the most excellent way out in this case is the use of suppositories (solid suppositories that melt under the influence of the temperature of the human body).
In the article, we will consider the most popular hemorrhoid suppositories prescribed for pregnant women, which will help get rid of the disease or relieve pain symptoms without harming the fetus.
Candles for hemorrhoids for pregnant women
This form of the drug helps to eliminate pathogenic microorganisms, relieves pain, itching and inflammation, heals the resulting cracks in the anus, strengthens blood vessels, normalizes blood circulation in the pelvic area, and regenerates the damaged mucosa.
But it should be remembered that the use of most candles has contraindications during the period of bearing a child. The choice should be stopped on preparations that consist of natural ingredients, which will help to significantly reduce the risk of pathologies in the developing fetus.
Let's dwell on those names that are prescribed by doctors
Natalsid
Its active ingredient is sodium alginate, a hemostatic agent - a natural polysaccharide obtained from brown algae, which has a pronounced reparative and anti-inflammatory property.
This remedy is harmless to the fetus, does not contain any hormonal components, and therefore Natalsid is often recommended as a remedy for hemorrhoids for pregnant women. Already at the very beginning of its use, itching, discomfort and burning sensation are significantly reduced. Wound healing occurs, swelling decreases and inflammation disappears.
Candles with sea buckthorn oil
They are used in cases where it is necessary to stop bleeding and heal wounds on damaged tissues. , you can start treatment as soon as the first signs of hemorrhoids appear. They dissolve quite easily in the rectum and envelop the affected area, so that relief is felt. Candles with sea buckthorn do not have any contraindications, and are approved for use during breastfeeding.
It contains benzocaine, sea buckthorn oil, sulfaetidol. The drug has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and local anesthetic action. Accelerates the healing of anal fissures, stimulates reparative processes, eliminates anal itching. Vitamin K, contained in sea buckthorn oil, improves blood clotting, has a hemostatic effect. The remaining biologically active substances have a beneficial effect on the mucous membrane, under the influence of which its rapid recovery occurs.
It contains an extract of the leaves of Belladonna (Belladonna), which reduces spasms of the intestinal muscles and has a beneficial effect on its peristalsis, as well as ichthammol (ichthyol), which has an anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and mild analgesic effect. In addition, ichthammol is able to have a beneficial effect on inflamed skin, subcutaneous layers, due to which it improves blood circulation and healing.
The belladonna has toxic properties, so Betiol is allowed to be used during pregnancy, but only if the health benefits of the expectant mother are greater than the possible risk to the fetus. For the same reason, this drug is not recommended for use during lactation.
When using Betiol, you should refrain from driving a car and refrain from activities in which increased concentration, good vision and quick reactions are important.
The basis of this tool, which helps to cure hemorrhoids, are E. coli microbial cells, inactivated by phenol. Posterizan is an excellent immunomodulatory drug, prescribed not only during childbearing, but also during breastfeeding. Under its influence, cracks are healed and their appearance is prevented. Posterizan is available not only in the form of suppositories, but also in the form of an ointment.
Glycerin suppositories
Their main property is the softening of feces, which facilitates their removal during defecation, and also contributes to the healing of small wounds and microcracks formed. The drug has an irritating effect on the rectal mucosa, which reflexively stimulates peristalsis.
It is available both in the form of suppositories and ointments. Its basis is shark liver oil, which is an anti-inflammatory agent with a pronounced hemostatic and wound healing effect. The second main component is phenylephrine hydrochloride, which has a vasoconstrictive effect at the site of application, which reduces tissue swelling and eliminates itching.
How to treat hemorrhoids in pregnant women with candles Relief should be determined by the doctor, since the instructions say that in the first two trimesters it is not recommended to prescribe this drug.
Candles with papaverine
They are able to help in quite short time, in most cases, three applications are enough to achieve the desired effect. Under the influence of papaverine, pain and itching in the anus area decreases, swelling decreases and small wounds heal, the pressure to which the intestinal walls are exposed is weakened.
It should be noted that the safety of using suppositories during childbearing and lactation has not been established. Therefore, the expediency of prescribing these suppositories from hemorrhoids during this period should be established by the doctor.
Candles with propolis
This tool is quite widespread due to the fact that it has a number of positive effects on the body of a pregnant woman:
- Antimicrobial;
- Antiviral;
- Anti-inflammatory;
- Antitoxic;
- local anesthetic;
- Increasing the positive effect when using antibiotics;
- Increased activity of phagocytosis (capture of pathogenic microbes with their further destruction and elimination from the body);
- Reparative (healing tissue) effect;
- Antitumor effect;
- Improved intestinal motility;
- Antioxidant effect.
You can buy them at a pharmacy or cook them yourself, for which it is enough to melt 10 g of petroleum jelly (it is best to do this over hot steam) and add 1 g of finely chopped propolis. Then stir until a homogeneous consistency, cool slightly, divide into 10 parts and wrap in the form of tubes in foil or polyethylene, put in the freezer. Further storage is permissible in the refrigerator.
It remains to be added that many instructions indicate that the use of propolis in the form of suppositories for hemorrhoids during pregnancy is contraindicated. But this is done for the reason that clinical trials on pregnant women have never been conducted, therefore, pharmaceutical companies, following the rules, indicate a ban on the use of these funds.
In fact, long-term observations of pregnant and lactating mothers have not revealed any contraindications, so bee products are quite safe.
Potato candles
This method of treatment belongs to the folk. It is necessary to choose one potato so that it is fresh, without rot and greening, and cut a candle out of it. Before direct administration, you need to dip it in honey, collect excessive excess from the surface and enter into anus. A similar procedure should be performed before going to bed and on an empty intestine.
honey candle
The required amount of fresh and candied honey is taken, a candle is molded from it and placed in the refrigerator for hardening. After the honey hardens, it is injected into the rectum. This procedure can be carried out up to three times a day.
Honey will help eliminate pain and relieve inflammation, since its constituent components are considered natural and natural ingredients. The only limitation that must be taken into account when treating hemorrhoids in this way is its high allergenicity, which occurs on bee products in some people.
Prevention of hemorrhoids
Naturally, it is better to prevent the development of the disease than to treat it for a long time afterwards, especially during pregnancy. We list a number of recommendations, thanks to which you can reduce the likelihood of developing hemorrhoids during pregnancy.
- Regular warm-up when sitting on a chair for a long time, for example, during office work;
- Do not take excessively long walks, which can lead to increased stress on the vessels in the pelvis;
- At the first unpleasant symptoms in the anus, you need to limit the use of salt, hot spices, marinades, legumes and black bread;
- Refuse dairy and sour-milk products with high fat content;
- The content in the diet of fresh vegetables and fruits, pearl barley and oatmeal;
- Pay more attention to personal hygiene. After visiting the toilet, you need to wash the anus with warm water and dry it with a soft towel. This is especially true in the presence of anal fissures.
The main goal when prescribing suppositories for hemorrhoids during pregnancy is to reduce the sensation of discomfort, pain and itching. They should be used after a bowel movement or cleansing enema. And most importantly - no self-medication, so as not to harm the body of a pregnant woman and her baby.