Can postpartum cold be cured?

Postpartum hand colds can be cured and generally recover within 3 months after delivery. Postpartum sickness will affect women's physical condition, causing their resistance to decline and they will be more susceptible to colds. Therefore, postpartum rheumatism cannot be delayed, as it will cause many diseases. To treat postpartum colds, we need to use traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture to promote the excretion of moisture, and we also need to strengthen exercise in daily life.

Can postpartum cold be cured?

Postpartum disease is a type of postpartum rheumatism, which is related to catching cold during the confinement period. It is usually easy to recover if treated within 3 months after delivery.

What to do if you catch a cold after childbirth

1. The postpartum cold mentioned above is also called postpartum disease. Postpartum disease is mainly caused by women during the period of giving birth, because their muscles, bones and pores are wide open, their bodies are weak, and their internal and external spaces are loose, which may cause the invasion of cold wind. If you get sick during the confinement period, you must seek treatment as soon as possible and do not delay. Otherwise, it will be more difficult to treat after the confinement period.

2. Postpartum confinement sickness is caused by a weak body. After a period of sufficient bed rest and good nutritional supplements, there may be some improvement. This makes some elderly people mistakenly believe that "confinement" can cure certain diseases. However, there are many diseases, such as bacterial infectious diseases, which are difficult to cure by rest and nutrition alone. They must be treated with appropriate medications to recover. Rest and recuperation during the confinement period is definitely not enough.

3. If you suffer from postpartum disease, it is recommended to use traditional Chinese medicine for treatment, with traditional Chinese medicine as the main method, and some physical therapy such as acupuncture, massage, and acupressure as auxiliary strategies. In addition to taking medication, health care in daily life is also very important, such as taking more walks after dinner, exercising more often, etc. These are all very helpful for the patient's recovery.

What are the postpartum complications?

Common postpartum complications include anemia, low milk supply, mastitis, metritis, muscle and bone pain, back pain, headache, diarrhea, constipation, etc.

1. Postpartum Depression

During pregnancy and childbirth, women experience a series of physiological, psychological and environmental changes. Postpartum mental health problems are very common, among which postpartum depression is the most common one. In the first week after delivery, about 50%-75% of women experience mild depressive symptoms, 10%-15% suffer from postpartum depression, and the incidence of depressive disorders within one month after delivery is three times that of non-delivery women. The symptoms of postpartum depression are the same as other depressive disorders, including low mood, lack of pleasure, sadness and crying, worry, fear, irritability, and anger. In severe cases, the patient loses the ability to take care of himself and the baby, and becomes pessimistic and desperate, and may even harm himself and commit suicide. If it can be identified early and treated actively, the prognosis is good.

2. Postpartum constipation

Traditional Chinese medicine calls it "difficulty in defecation after childbirth." The rate of constipation among pregnant women is extremely high. This is because of excessive intake of meat during the confinement period, the influence of many confinement taboos, and the lack of intake of more vegetables, fruits, and water, which leads to dry and hard stools. Some medicinal foods that can moisten the intestines and promote bowel movements can be added to the confinement meals, such as hemp seeds, peach kernels, almonds and other Chinese medicinal materials with high oil content, which have the effect of moisturizing the intestines and promoting bowel movements.

Postpartum constipation may be caused by postpartum anemia. Diet therapy is recommended to relieve it. First of all, you should adjust your diet, eat more vegetables, fruits, and honey, avoid drinking alcohol, strong tea, and coffee, and avoid eating spicy foods such as chili peppers. You should do abdominal massages on your own and drink honey water. Avoid abusing laxatives, as they only relieve immediate symptoms. Once you stop taking them, recovery will be difficult and constipation will become more severe.

3. Postpartum hair loss

Postpartum hair loss refers to the abnormal loss of hair in women after giving birth. Postpartum hair is oilier and more prone to hair loss. Just wash it properly and don't use too irritating shampoos. Excessive hair loss after childbirth is common and there is no need to worry.