The difference between postpartum wind and rheumatism, it turns out we have all got it wrong

Women are prone to postpartum rheumatism and postpartum wind after giving birth. In addition, the symptoms of these two diseases are somewhat similar, so people often confuse them. However, experts say that there are still many differences between these two diseases, such as the following:

1. Postpartum rheumatism is not the same as rheumatism?

Postpartum wind, also known as "confinement disease". There are two causes of postpartum rheumatism: internal and external factors. From the internal cause point of view, during the period of childbirth, women's muscles, bones and pores are opened, their bodies are weak, and their internal and external spaces are open, which allows wind and cold to invade accidentally. During the recovery period of "confinement", the tendons, bones and pores are closed, allowing wind and cold to enter the body, which is the reason why postpartum wind is difficult to cure. External causes are wind, cold, dampness, heat and other external evils that invade the muscles and bones and cause symptoms, such as the mother not keeping warm enough, catching a cold after sweating profusely, living in a damp and cold room, overworking or using cold water to wash, having sex with the husband too early, etc.

In addition, neglecting rest after childbirth and exercising too early, which leads to muscle and joint fatigue, is also to blame. The synovial fluid in the bursa of the joints is usually poorly secreted after childbirth, and discomfort such as numbness in the wrist may occur with the slightest exertion. This is closely related to excessive blood loss during childbirth, or insufficient nutrition supply, resulting in poor blood circulation. In addition, older childbirth, difficult labor, caesarean section, multiple miscarriages, etc. also have some impact on the occurrence of "postpartum wind".

2. Postpartum rheumatism tests are mostly normal

Postpartum rheumatic disease is most likely to be misdiagnosed as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, neurosis, menopausal syndrome, etc. If postpartum rheumatism manifests as pain in the small joints of the hands and feet and limited movement, inexperienced doctors may easily treat it as rheumatoid arthritis. In fact, rheumatoid arthritis causes morning stiffness and swollen joints, while postpartum rheumatism does not have these symptoms. Rheumatoid test results are abnormal, while postpartum rheumatic disease test results are mostly normal. However, if postpartum wind is not treated properly, most of the cases will turn into serious rheumatic diseases or rheumatoid diseases in the later stages.

It is worth noting that some women do not pay attention to keeping warm during the 100 days of confinement and cause pain or chills in certain parts of the body, but this is not true postpartum wind. In this case, physical and drug treatments can be carried out after the qi and blood and the body have fully recovered. However, any physical therapy should be avoided within 100 days, especially acupuncture or cupping, which will cause the body's nutrition and defense to be out of balance and consume a lot of qi and blood. This can lead to true postpartum wind, in which the whole body becomes afraid of cold and wind. If this happens, you should go to a regular hospital in time to avoid misdiagnosis.

3. Different pathologies

The difference between postpartum rheumatism and rheumatism is not only reflected in the different pathologies. Medical examinations of postpartum rheumatism have found that all indicators of postpartum rheumatism are normal and do not show the symptoms of rheumatism. Therefore, it is wrong to treat postpartum rheumatism as rheumatic disease in clinical practice. However, patients with postpartum rheumatism should also pay attention. If postpartum rheumatism does not receive reasonable physical treatment, it may also develop into severe rheumatism and rheumatoid disease. The treatment of postpartum rheumatism is a long process and patients must persist in the treatment. But the best way is to focus on prevention and avoid postpartum diseases.

Therefore, after a pregnant woman gives birth, she and her family are required to work together. The mother should maintain a good mental state and a happy mood, pay attention to the combination of work and rest, avoid eating too spicy food, and avoid sexual intercourse during the confinement period. Family members should create a good living environment for the mother, and make sure she avoids wind, stays away from cold water, and does not overwork. I believe that through the joint efforts of family members and the mother, the mother can safely pass through the confinement period and avoid the troubles of confinement diseases.