What causes postpartum edema?

Many pregnant women will experience many changes in their bodies only during pregnancy, and their bodies will return to their previous state after giving birth to the baby. In fact, the body of a pregnant woman will not return to its previous state quickly after giving birth to a baby, and sometimes there will be some other changes. Postpartum edema is a common phenomenon. There are many causes of postpartum edema, and you should adjust it according to your symptoms.

Reason 1: Physiological

Physiological edema is mainly caused by the enlargement of the uterus, which affects blood circulation. In addition, due to the influence of progesterone, the body's water metabolism becomes worse, and edema will occur.

symptom:

The edema occurs in the lower limbs and does not exceed the knees. This type of edema is generally a problem left over from pregnancy edema.

deal with:

This edema is normal. With the increase in urination and sweating after delivery, the edema will gradually disappear and will return to normal in about four weeks after delivery.

Reason 2: Pathological

Pathological edema is caused by disease. For example, pregnancy-induced hypertension, kidney disease, heart disease or other liver diseases.

symptom:

Pathological edema may not only occur in the lower limbs, but also in the hands, face, abdomen, etc. If you press the skin lightly with your hand, the skin will often react by showing signs of sagging, lack of elasticity, and dark yellow skin tone.

deal with:

If systemic edema occurs and lasts for a long time, and is accompanied by symptoms such as loss of appetite, dizziness, and painful urination, you need to go to the hospital for examination. It is necessary to check whether there are any diseases in the heart, kidneys, liver, etc., and whether there is blood coagulation or venous thrombosis.

Other symptoms of postpartum edema

1. Postpartum edema due to Qi deficiency and blood deficiency. The mother will experience symptoms such as generalized edema, sallow complexion, pale lips, pale nails, dizziness, palpitations, shortness of breath, and fatigue.

2. Postpartum edema due to qi stagnation and blood stasis. The swelling of the parturient first starts from the feet and gradually spreads to the legs and abdomen. The chest and abdomen feel bloated, the expression is depressed, the lower abdomen is painful and refuses to be pressed, and the lochia volume is small and the color is dark red.

3. Postpartum edema due to spleen deficiency. The parturient has edema on the face and limbs, pale yellow complexion, fatigue, cold limbs, bland taste in the mouth, loss of appetite, abdominal distension and loose stools.

4. Postpartum edema due to kidney deficiency. The mother suffers from edema all over the body, especially below the waist, which is sunken when pressed. She also has a dull complexion, palpitations, shortness of breath, cold limbs, back pain and weak legs.

5. Damp heat causes postpartum edema. Lower limb edema, heavy body, drowsiness, chest tightness, abdominal distension, yellow and red urine, frequent and painful urination, poor appetite, sore waist