Epsom Salts Hemorrhoids

I have a great welp on top of my ass and it is ve swollen.I them had before, but it is huge.I soaked in Epsom salts to try to calm down and that does not seem help.I know I have been sorely tested on myself picking my daughter down the stairs .. What other recourse for this?

Here is some information from a book of mine that I think you might find useful.

"Rectal bleeding and hemorrhoids

"I am concerned I had rectal bleeding.

Bleeding is always a frightening symptom, especially during pregnancy - and particuarly in a region so close to your vagina. But unlike vaginal bleeding, rectal bleeding is not a sign of a possible threat to your pregnancy. During pregnancy, it is often caused by outside, or often, hemorrhoids internal / anal fissures (cracks in the anus). Hemorrhoids, which are varicose veins of the rectum, hitting between 20 and 50 percent of all women in pregnancy. Just as the leg veins are more sensitive to varicosities at the moment, as are the veins of the rectum. Hemorrhoids (also called piles because of the resemblance of the swollen veins are sometimes a bunch of grapes or marbles) can cause itching, pain and bleeding. Anal fissures are also common during pregnancy. Hemorrhoids may accompany or appear independely are usually extremely painful. Constipation often results in compounds or two problems.

Do not rectal bleeding self-diagnosis, it must always be evaluated by a doctor. But if it does prove that you have hemorrhoids and / or cracks, you will have an important role in their treatment. Good self-care can often eliminate the need for more invasive medical treatment.

Avoid constipation: This is not a necessary part of pregnancy. Preventing constipation frmo the start is often a good way to prevent hemorrhoids and fissures completely.

Remove pressure: Sleeping on your side, not your back, avoid long periods of standing or sitting, do not strain when the saddle or linger on the toilet (to keep Rading maternial the bathroom while you are not tempted to Just sit down and read). Sitting with your feet on a step stool can facilitate the evacuation.

Lie down several times a day - if possible, on your left - take the pressure on the veins of the rectum for some time. Watch TV, read papers and do in this position, if possible, when you can.

Do regular Kegel exercises - These simple exercises to improve circulation in the region.

Soothe the area: To reduce discomfort, take warm sitz baths twice a day. You can also use witch hazel pads or ice on the site. Try both approaches and hot hold and use whatever you find softer or alternate.

Do not use drugs without medical advice: the use of topical medications, suppositories, laxatives or stool softeners, unless they are prescribed by a doctor who knows you are pregnant. Do not take mineral oil that can carry important nutrients to your body.

Keep a scrupulously clean: Wash the area pernieal (vagina to the rectum) with warm water after defecation, always wipe from front to back. Use only white toilet paper (a soft jacket is more soothing), and avoid wiping aggressive.

With proper care, you can keep hemorrhoids from becoming chronic. They can be aggravated by childbirth, especially if the push phase is long, but usually disappear after delivery if preventive measures and continuous "

I hope I can be useful to you!

I'll include a link to a forum of pregnancy I think you might find handy. It is full of women in solidarity with boundless knowledge on these issues.