​Joint pain after using air conditioning

Due to the physical constitution of Chinese people, mothers need to stay in confinement after giving birth. At the same time, they should pay great attention to maintaining their bodies, avoid being blown by strong winds, and avoid overwork. If a mother experiences joint pain from using air conditioning after delivery, she needs to take it seriously and seek timely treatment to avoid future illness. Let’s talk about the specific causes and treatments of postpartum joint pain.

Question: Why do I have joint pain after giving birth?

▶Hormonal changes in the body

The main reason for postpartum joint pain in the hands and feet is that the placenta secretes a large amount of estrogen and progesterone during pregnancy. In particular, estrogen will cause some water to accumulate in the body, and the water in the joint capsule will also increase accordingly. Therefore, expectant mothers will have a feeling of swollen joints, and in severe cases, they will feel pain. After delivery, the placenta has been delivered out of the body and the hormone level will drop rapidly, but it will take some time for the water to be discharged. In addition, the body secretes relaxin during pregnancy. After delivery, the joint toughness is still in a relaxed state, and new mothers will experience symptoms of joint discomfort.

▶Calcium loss

New mothers lose a lot of calcium during childbirth, which can also cause joint pain in the hands and feet.

▶ Overwork

The baby is the apple of the mother's eye, especially when he is just born. The new mother will never leave his side and always like to hold him in her arms. Little do they know that bearing weight for a long time will also cause pain in the joints of the hands and feet. In addition, excessive housework will also put a burden on the joints of the hands and feet of the new mother.

▶Cold

Exposing yourself to wind and cold is the biggest cause of postpartum joint pain in the hands and feet. After giving birth, the new mother's body is very fragile and cannot withstand wind and cold. Wearing too little in winter, often staying under vents or air conditioners in summer, taking showers and washing clothes with cold water can cause severe joint pain in the hands and feet.

▶Blood deficiency, kidney deficiency

Postpartum blood deficiency and kidney deficiency will not only cause symptoms such as physical weakness, dizziness, palpitations, fear of cold, numbness, but also joint pain.

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1. Take calcium supplements in time

Whether before or after delivery, the mother's body needs a lot of calcium to strengthen the body, especially during delivery, a large amount of calcium will be lost from the mother's body, so calcium supplementation becomes particularly important after delivery. In addition to drinking milk every day, new mothers should also pay attention to their diet and eat more foods high in calcium, such as dried shrimps, small dried shrimps, fish, seaweed, hair algae, kelp, bone soup, vegetables, soy products, etc. If the mother has a bad stomach, these ingredients can be made into soup to drink, which can also achieve the effect of calcium supplementation. It is special to note that new mothers should not save trouble and rely on crude medicines such as vitamin D, cod liver oil, and calcium tablets. Excessive consumption will cause harm to the body.