What to do if your pregnant woman has tonsillitis

Untreated tonsillitis in pregnant women can endanger the baby

If recurrent tonsillitis is not treated in time and the body's resistance is insufficient to defeat the pathogen, the inflammation can spread to the surrounding tissues and spread through the blood to other organs, causing inflammation. It can also cause systemic pathological reactions in the baby, such as secondary rheumatic fever, rheumatic arthritis, rheumatic heart disease, acute nephritis and low fever without obvious cause. Of course, complications such as peritonsillar abscess, acute otitis media, and sinusitis also occur from time to time.

What to do if a pregnant woman has tonsillitis

If it is an acute tonsillitis attack, it is best not to take medication during pregnancy to avoid causing adverse development of the fetus. Patients should exercise regularly, strengthen their physical fitness, pay attention to oral hygiene, promptly treat diseases of nearby tissues, eat a light diet, and avoid spicy and irritating foods. Eating some natural vitamin C and fruits rich in vitamin C, such as oranges, are good for acute tonsillitis.

If it is a chronic tonsillitis attack, the use of conventional antibacterial and anti-inflammatory drugs can only temporarily relieve the condition. Once the body's resistance is reduced, it is very easy to relapse, and over time it will form a chronic lesion. Surgical removal of inflamed tonsils is risky and also brings great pain and heavy financial burden to the patient. Generally, tonsillectomy is not recommended unless the patient is seriously ill.

Pregnant women can learn about the treatment methods for tonsillitis mentioned above, but it is best to keep warm and be prepared to resist diseases. Getting sick during pregnancy is very bad for the baby, so pregnant women should be careful, try to maintain a normal daily life, pay attention to diet, and do a good job of prevention.