u/Clutch_papi

So I recently just recovered from a pretty bad hemorrhoid. It was internal and very swollen. It ended up popping after 3 days and was bleeding off/on for about two days. It is now nearly a week since the hemorrhoid first appeared and it has stopped bleeding. I feel like I can get back in the gym but I am nervous about lifting heavy again since I believe that's what caused it in the first place (particularly not exhaling properly during a set) so I will definitely make sure to do so now. Other than that and starting out slow, are there other things I can do to reduce my chances of it coming back?

Thanks in advance.