Question

Mary gave birth 24 hours ago. She complains of perineal discomfort. "My hemorrhoids and stiches are killing me, but I do not want to take pain medication because I am breastfeeding." What are the non-pharmlogical things you can have her do to relieve her discomfort.

Answer 1

There are many messages without pharmacological intervention we can reduce the pain and irritation related to hemorrhoid such interventions are mentioned below

1-warm bath for sitz bath-this is a procedure patient set on warm water About 3 inches deep for 15 minutes and procedure can repeat for the relaxation this helps in reduce the swelling and relaxes the spiture muscle so it help to to reduce pain.

2-hydration drink several glasses of water each day these helps in sorting of the after stool and reduces the pain during defecation

3-petroleum jelly in the rectum so it will give a soothing effect buy this will have a comfort and reduce the itching

4-clothing avoid tight fitted clothes wear loose fabric clothes so it will give comfort

5-cold application -application of ice packs on tender area for few minutes will helps to reduce the swelling with this patient will get relief from pain and irritation

6-high fibre diet high fibre food and vegetables fruits nuts helps in smooth defecation and prevent constipation