What causes a sore throat during pregnancy?

If you have a sore throat during pregnancy, expectant mothers should pay attention. First of all, we all know that pregnant women’s immunity will decrease, so many people will pay close attention to their physical condition. In addition, all expectant mothers will also pay close attention to their diet. So if you have a sore throat during pregnancy, while solving the problem, we should also be clear about why you have a sore throat and what causes it? Today I want to discuss this issue with you.

Expectant mothers are most likely to catch a heat cold or get angry in the summer, which may cause throat discomfort. Because expectant mothers usually exercise less, while supplementing more nutrients such as calcium and sugar, this will cause an imbalance in nutrition and create absorption pressure on the body. In particular, you should pay attention to weight gain. If you gain weight significantly in a short period of time, you need to control your diet. Generally, pregnant mothers should pay attention when they have a sore throat, as it may be caused by internal cold and external heat. This happens especially in the summer. The best way to deal with this situation is diet therapy. It is recommended to eat bitter melon. Bitter melon must be eaten raw. Blanch it in boiling water and mix it with cold water. This method is the easiest way to reduce internal heat, adjust the stomach and intestines, and balance the coldness in the body.

What needs to be noted here is that the properties of raw bitter melon and cooked bitter melon are completely different. Another reason why pregnant women suffer from sore throat is their inner impatience or anxiety, which causes excessive heart fire. This happens especially in summer. This will be accompanied by bubbles at the corners of the mouth and a dark complexion.

The best way at this time is to use rock sugar, coix seed, crispy yam, and water chestnut to make porridge. This kind of porridge is most helpful for the body's excessive internal heat and regulating physical sweating. In addition, you can drink more hot water. Do not drink iced drinks or ice water in summer, and do not come into contact with ice cubes, so as to avoid the cold air caused by the outside world. If you have a sore throat, you should first drink more water and eat more fruits. You can drink some honey water, which has the effect of moisturizing the throat. If you have salty tangerines, you can also use them to soak in water and drink. It is very effective for sore throats and hoarseness.

You can also drink some cooling tea to help clear away heat and cold, and achieve a balance in the body's qi. These methods generally take effect within 3-5 days, so if you have a long-term sore throat, it is best to see a doctor.

From the above, we can roughly see what causes sore throat during pregnancy. Therefore, expectant mothers should pay attention and never engage in the above behaviors. Pay attention to your diet and physical condition to ensure your good health.