What to do if you are afraid of cold during confinement

During the confinement period, female friends do not pay attention to the details in various aspects and do not take good care of themselves, they will easily catch a cold. So, what should you do if you catch a cold during confinement? Experts suggest that the treatment of "postpartum cold" can be achieved through Chinese herbal decoctions, Chinese herbal foot baths, moxa and other methods, which have good results.

Symptoms of postpartum cold

The reason for catching a cold during the confinement period is generally because of the endocrine changes after childbirth, the elasticity and strength of the muscles and tendons of the body decrease, the supporting force of the articular cartilage and tendons around the joints weakens, and the joints become loose. In this case, if the pregnant woman does too much housework too early or holds the baby too much, it will increase the pressure on the joints, tendons and ligaments, and easily cause muscle strain pain in the wrists, finger joints and other parts.

The symptoms of postpartum cold generally include the following: fear of wind, fear of cold, sweating, and joint pain. The pain increases when the weather changes;

The cold caused by depression during the confinement period may also be accompanied by symptoms such as numbness, twitching, and swelling;

The cold caused by sexual intercourse during the confinement period will also cause symptoms such as weakness in the limbs, backache, and constant sleepiness;

The postpartum cold caused by anger is also accompanied by symptoms such as joint pain, headache, etc.

What to do if you get cold during confinement

Many pregnant women suffer from cold limbs after giving birth. Experts believe that this "disease" is often caused by catching a cold during the confinement period, also known as "confinement cold." Experts suggest that Chinese herbal decoctions, Chinese herbal foot baths, moxa and other methods can be used to treat "postpartum cold", and the actual effect is good, but it should be carried out under the guidance of a doctor.

For the treatment of this disease, experts have proposed four methods, but all of them must be carried out under the guidance of a doctor:

1. Chinese herbal decoction

⑴ Scutellaria baicalensis and cinnamon twig five-ingredient decoction ... has the effects of invigorating qi, nourishing blood, warming the meridians and dredging collaterals. Chuanxiong, Notopterygium wilfordii and Millettia reticulata bracelets can be added to invigorate qi, nourish blood and dredge the meridians.

⑵ Danggui Sini Decoction Danggui Sini Decoction promotes qi and blood circulation, replenishes qi, nourishes blood and dredges the collaterals. It is effective for patients with blood yin deficiency, internal heat and syncope, and cold hands and feet.

In addition, you can also use Chinese medicinal materials such as Eucommia ulmoides and mistletoe to make soup as a dietary therapy.

2. Foot bath can use Chinese medicinal materials such as Scutellaria baicalensis , Chuanxiong, Millettia reticulata, Duchu, Viscum album, Achyranthes bidentata, Cibotium barometz, etc. to nourish blood, warm the meridians and achieve therapeutic effects. The actual secret recipe must be consulted by a doctor.

3. Moxibustion

Cold limbs after giving birth indicate qi deficiency and weak blood, and blood has the characteristics of "flowing when warm and coagulating when cold". Chinese medicine moxibustion uses the damp-heat stimulation of moxa fire on the meridians to make blood flow, use fire to treat evil, regulate meridians and drive away damp evil. However, it is necessary to master the method under the specific guidance of a doctor, select the acupoints correctly, and avoid burning the skin.

4. Stick to the ear acupoints

"The ear is where the main meridians gather." The inside of the ear is connected to the meridians of the whole body. Auricular acupoint therapy uses medicines, magnetic beads and other circular materials to stick on the ear acupoints. After stimulating the ear acupoints, it produces magnetic induction of radioactive substances, which radiate shallowly along the meridians, and has the effect of dredging the meridians and circulating blood.