Constipation with anal bleeding after giving birth, what to do?

Question
Hello doctor,
I just gave birth to a baby more than 1 month old (natural birth). I had a difficult bowel movement, constipation, so when I went to the toilet, the anal bleeding was difficult to heal. So the doctor asked me if I had constipation with anal bleeding after giving birth, what should I do? Thank you doctor.
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Answer
Answered by Resident Doctor Le Thanh Tuan - Gastroenterologist - General Surgery Department, Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “Constipation with anal bleeding after giving birth, what to do? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Postpartum period or postpartum period is the time when a woman's body gradually changes to have the same characteristics as before pregnancy. Postpartum women often face many uncomfortable problems, including constipation. Postpartum constipation, if not detected and resolved in time, will negatively affect the health of both mothers and babies.
If you have symptoms of constipation, anal bleeding that is difficult to heal after giving birth, you may have internal hemorrhoids or an anal fissure.
Therefore, it is best to see a gastroenterologist early for advice and timely medication.
If you still have questions about constipation with postpartum anal bleeding, you can go to the hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!