I've had a little lump in my anus for about 2 months. It looks like a little red stump, it doesn't hurt. I am 9 months pregnant. I have no problems with constipation or bowel movements, on the contrary - I go to the toilet up to 5 times a day and each time the stool is watery rather than solid. The lump actually doesn't bother me at all, but the mere appearance of it worries me a bit.

The development of haemorrhoids or varicose veins may be at stake (during pregnancy it is easier due to hormonal changes) or a slight displacement of the rectal mucosa beyond the anal sphincter. Due to the special period in which you are presently, you need to be prepared for conservative behavior. It is important to have regular bowel movements, avoid spicy, acidic foods and alcohol (hemorrhoids may become inflamed). When inflammation occurs within the hemorrhoids, special suppositories are used to eliminate inflammation (most often it is distreptase). In the event of displacement of the mucosa, it is important to protect it from micro-injuries and abrasions. For this reason, you should use cotton underwear, it is helpful to lubricate the mucosa with ordinary petroleum jelly.

Remember that our expert's answer is informative and will not replace a visit to the doctor.

Krystyna Knypl

Internist, hypertensiologist, editor-in-chief of "Gazeta dla Lekarzy".

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