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Pregnancy Piles Treatment
As a new mum you'll know, piles can be an unpleasant result of pregnancy. But during this exciting time, piles should be the last thing on your mind.
Luckily, once you know what's causing them, how to treat them and what you can do to prevent them, you can put your piles behind you and focus on taking care of the latest addition to your family.
An effective treatment and a few small changes to your daily routine can really work wonders. You can buy a variety of treatments from local pharmacies and major supermarkets. If you'd prefer, you can also buy treatments online
The ANUSOL® range includes options to suit virtually every need when it comes to piles. Whether you use cream, ointment, suppositories or a combination of applications, you're sure to get effective, soothing relief from discomfort and irritation.
So how do you know which format to go with? Find out more about choosing the right treatment
With an effective treatment working to relieve your symptoms, you can do even more to minimise your discomfort:
- Wash your bottom with unperfumed soap after each bowel movement. Then dry off thoroughly by gently patting with a soft towel.
- Wear loose, cotton underwear instead of synthetic fibres to keep the area as dry as possible.
- Avoid using talcum powder.
- Don't stay standing or sitting longer than you have to. A warm bath can help with itching. You may find an ice pack does the trick as well.
In most cases, your symptoms will clear up within a week or two. And by making a few small changes to your lifestyle, you can minimise the chance they'll come back to the same degree, if at all.
It's recommended that you talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine in pregnancy.
How can you prevent piles?
While there's no way to guarantee they won't return, there's a lot you can do keep them at bay.
