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Bleeding proctitis and pregnancy
I had rectal bleeding for several months, and sometimes I pass mucus, my stool is constipated, when it happens I bleed, now I'm 12 weeks pregnant, but every day I have rectal bleeding, if my stool is soft I don't bleed, what should I do to recover. Pls help
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Hello dear, Thank you for reaching out — and first of all, **congratulations on your pregnancy**. I deeply respect that you're managing your pregnancy while also dealing with something as painful and stressful as **rectal bleeding**. This is not just physically uncomfortable, but also emotionally exhausting — and I want to give you **clear, gentle, and safe Ayurvedic support** that’s safe during pregnancy. --- ## ✅ YOUR MAIN SYMPTOMS: * Rectal bleeding (daily, especially during constipation) * Mucus sometimes in stool * Constipation and hard stools * Pregnancy (currently 12 weeks) These symptoms point to: * Likely **internal hemorrhoids (arsha)** or **rectal inflammation** (possibly mild fissure) * Aggravated **Vata-Pitta dosha** * Weak digestion and intestinal dryness --- ## 🚨 FIRST – SAFETY NOTE (Very Important): 🔴 During **pregnancy**, we must **avoid any strong purgatives, detox herbs, or heat-producing treatments** (like Ksharasutra, Panchakarma, or strong laxatives like Senna or Triphala in high dose). Your baby’s health and your internal balance is priority #1. --- ## 🌿 AYURVEDIC TREATMENT PLAN (Safe in Pregnancy) ### ✅ 1. **SOFTEN STOOL DAILY – GENTLE VATA BALANCE** | Remedy | Use | | ---------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Ghee + Warm Milk** at bedtime | 1 tsp pure cow ghee in 1 cup warm milk – every night (soothes colon, heals lining) | | *****(** *****)** | 1–2 tsp in warm water or milk after dinner — softens stool | | **Soaked raisins** | 6–8 soaked overnight, eaten in morning with water — gentle laxative | | ****Choornam or ***Churna (tiny dose)** | If prescribed by a Vaidya only — helps digestion without harming pregnancy | — ### ✅ 2. **BLEEDING & INFLAMMATION CONTROL** | Remedy | Use | | -------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | *****Tailam / *** ointment** (external application) | Apply gently to anal area after motion — reduces burning and bleeding | | *****Vati** *(Only under Ayurvedic doctor supervision)* | Mild herb tablet for piles — ask for confirmation if using during pregnancy | | **Sitz Bath** – warm water + **or *** decoction | Sit for 10 minutes daily after bowel movement — reduces swelling, cleanses anal area | | *****juice** (fresh) | ½ cup daily — natural coolant, heals rectal mucosa | — ### ✅ 3. **DIET PLAN FOR PREGNANCY + BLEEDING PILES** **What to EAT:** * Warm, soft, oily foods: khichdi, rice with ghee, soft-cooked moong dal, mashed veggies * Pumpkin, bottle gourd (lauki), ash gourd, beetroot – excellent for healing * Fresh coconut water (natural coolant) * Ripe bananas (if no gas) * Warm water throughout the day **What to AVOID:** * Spicy food * Fried, dry or raw foods (chips, roti without ghee) * Caffeine, tea, green tea * Excess wheat or processed food * Cold water or ice cream --- ## 🧘‍♀️ LIFESTYLE TIPS * **Do not strain during motion** – always give yourself time * **Don’t sit for long** – especially on hard surfaces * Use a **footstool under your feet** while using the toilet — this helps natural posture for easy bowel movement * **Lie on your left side** while sleeping — improves bowel and uterus blood flow --- ## 🙏 EMOTIONAL CARE Pregnancy is already a time of physical and emotional change. If you're bleeding every day, it's understandable to feel anxious. But know that: * This condition is **common in pregnancy** (up to 40% of pregnant women experience it) * With the right care, it is **reversible and manageable** * You are doing the right thing by choosing a gentle, natural path --- ## ✅ WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY * Bleeding becomes **bright red and heavy** * Severe pain during or after bowel movement * Signs of infection (fever, pus, foul discharge) * Hemoglobin dropping below normal If any of these happen, combine Ayurvedic care with allopathic support — don’t delay. --- ## 🧾 AYURVEDIC SUMMARY (Printable Checklist) Would you like me to send this protocol as a **printable PDF or checklist** you can follow daily? Also, if you tell me your **location (city/country)**, I can help you find a **gentle, pregnancy-experienced Ayurvedic doctor** near you or online for continued support. You’re doing incredibly well despite everything — and healing is possible. Let me know how else I can support you. Consult us for details...
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Hi, as you are pregnant, you need extra energy and as you mentioned you had regular rectal bleeding which needs immediate doctor consultation in person Your gynecologist can also help you by testing ( proctoscopy) examination After she concludes it as any fissure or piles we can help you.
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get tested for your rectal bleeding
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try to include soluble fibers
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HELLO MISS, AS I CAN UNDERSTAND YOUR CONCERN, YOU SHOULD GET CONSULTATION AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE. YES, AYURVEDA CAN HELP YOU PERFECTLY.
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TAKE CONSULTAION. YOU CAN REACH OUT ME.
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Namaste. Rectal bleeding with constipation and mucus may indicate piles or fissures, which can worsen during pregnancy due to pressure and hormonal changes. It's important to manage this gently during pregnancy. I recommend a personalized Ayurvedic approach focusing on bowel regulation, safe herbal support, and diet corrections. Please consult in person to ensure safe and effective care for both you and your baby.
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Consult personally eight four two nine six double seven zero eight six
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must get a proctological exam by a gynecologist or surgeon. Pregnancy (Garbhaavastha) needs very gentle & safe treatment
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Dietary Tips: • Increase fiber – banana, soaked raisins, figs, papaya (in moderation) • Warm water throughout the day • Avoid: spicy, fried, sour food; avoid sitting long on toilet . Lifestyle: • Do gentle walks daily • Avoid strain and stress • Avoid suppression of natural urges
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Mucus and blood with pain → may need sigmoidoscopy
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Constipation is comman during pregnancy.take triflachurn with lukewarm water afterfood at night take healthy food.fre ash seasonal fruits vegetables drink plenty of water eat nuts.daliya, fibres
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avoidstress spicyfood dairy products sugar.eat timely ,less screentime.
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do meditation yoga pranayam daily.
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Take rest have triphala kashaya
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Take plenty of liquid foods more
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Soups juices and moong dal payasam
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Constipation in pregnancy is very common due to some underlying conditions and medicine intake like iron etc. Nothing much required ,Just improve your dietary plan. Take more fibres. Early dinners. Plenty of liquids.
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Light and fibrous food
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Need examination... Visit a surgeon nearby
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It is needed to be evaluated before initiating treatment,
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Noted, thanks for trusting Ayurveda and seeking help on authentic platform. Now local examination and assessment in person needed
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Better u have to consult a proctologist nerby and act accordingly…. These may help you get rid of bleeding Makes sure that your diet has fiber rich like beetroot, carrot, cucumber, leafy veggies, fruits etc Sitz bath Local applications like jatyadi oil etc
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Do check for piles and fissures and get it treated. Visit gastroenterologist and do colonoscopy.
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Constipation during pregnancy is common. Improve the dietary plan - take plenty of water , fiber rich food , leafy vegetables , buttermilk , ghee etc. overnight soaked raisin at empty stomach also helpful to recover from constipation.
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If it still persist please consult
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Constipation is very much common during pregnancy due to many causes and it will get corrected on its own after first trimester if you follow proper fibrous diet and drink plenty of fluids.If you have rectal bleeding daily then it's better to consult a surgeon first and rule out the cause. You may need some stool softners initially . As constipation during defecation can increase intraabdominal pressure, make sure you consult and seek guidance as early as possible so that it won't effect placenta formation
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check your Hb if you have daily bleeding per rectal
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Eat fibrous foods,drink minimum 3litres of fluids everyday, make sure you are not dehydrated
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Consult ayurveda physician for proper diagnosis and root cause of ailment before consuming any medicine
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