How to treat diseases left over from confinement

If the mother is not properly cared for during the confinement period, she may suffer from various sequelae or confinement diseases. For example, puerperal fever, uterine prolapse, mastitis and other diseases are more likely to occur during the confinement period. So, how to prevent and treat these diseases so that women's bodies can recover to health? The following is a detailed introduction to the treatment of postpartum diseases.

1. Puerperal fever

Postpartum wound inflammation, mastitis or urinary tract infection can cause fever, which often occurs within 1 to 10 days after delivery. Generally speaking, a woman's body temperature will be higher than normal within 1 to 2 days after delivery, but if she has a fever of over 38 degrees during this period, it may be puerperal fever.

Prevention and solution measures:

1. Get enough rest, drink plenty of water, and wait for the wound to dry and scab over. Ensure adequate sleep to help your body recover. Avoid walking too much or taking a bath too early to reduce wound infection.

2. Pay attention to postpartum hygiene and cleanliness. Generally, you need to put on a sanitary pad to isolate the lochia. This stage will last for a while, so you need to change your underwear frequently. It is best to rinse it with warm water after use to prevent bacteria from growing and causing infection.

3. If the fever is caused by inflammation of the wound, it will generally subside naturally after a few days. Just treat the wound with some medicine. If the wound is painful, red and swollen, it is best to see a doctor as soon as possible to see if it is a case of ruptured small blood vessels. It is best for women who have undergone caesarean section not to get the wound wet and keep the wound dry. Generally, the wound can only be wetted with water after 10 days.

2. Uterine prolapse

Uterine prolapse refers to the relaxation of the ligaments and muscles of the uterus after childbirth due to excessive force during delivery or prolonged delivery. The uterus will shift and move downward along the vagina. At this time, the mother will feel a sagging lower abdomen, heaviness or back pain.

Prevention and treatment measures:

1. During the postpartum confinement period, do not stand for a long time, do not rush to lose weight or restore your figure, do not lift heavy objects or squat, pay attention to resting in bed, and turn over frequently.

2. Reduce abdominal pressure and prevent the uterus from shifting. Be careful not to get constipated, as constipation will increase abdominal pressure. Therefore, you should eat more crude fiber foods to ensure smooth bowel movements.

3. If uterine prolapse is severe, treatment may be considered, using pessary therapy to help restore the function of uterine ligaments and strengthen the supporting role of the pelvic floor muscles.

3. Mastitis

One month after delivery is a period of high incidence of mastitis. Mothers generally experience breast pain and some may also have a fever. This is because the milk cannot be discharged smoothly after delivery, and the milk accumulates inside, which will breed bacteria and cause infection.

Prevention and treatment measures:

1. In the later stages of pregnancy, you can frequently wipe the nipples and areola with warm water. This can make the nipple more wear-resistant and less likely to crack after the baby sucks.

2. Release milk as soon as possible after delivery and let the baby suck frequently to ensure smooth milk flow. In the case of excess milk, do not let the milk remain in the body. Use a breast pump to suck out the excess milk. You can also use hot compresses to keep the milk flowing smoothly.

3. If you already have mild symptoms of mastitis, there are hard, movable lumps in the breast, tenderness or tingling, you should see a doctor as soon as possible, check to determine the cause, and start treatment early.

4. Mastitis is generally treated with traditional Chinese medicine. Under the guidance of a doctor, you can choose heat-clearing and detoxifying drugs for hot compresses and physical therapy.

5. If the breast has already developed mastitis, you should not continue breastfeeding to avoid worsening of the condition. You should use a breast pump to express breast milk.