Patient's question:
Female, 24 years old, feeling nauseous these past few days, and always experiencing lower back pain and a heavy pain in the abdomen, but not too severe. Now she suddenly caught a cold. If one gets a cold in the early stages of pregnancy, what should they do?Doctor's answer:
A pregnant woman gets a cold. If the symptoms are mild, it is recommended to first adopt non-medical therapies: such as getting more rest, drinking more warm water, frequently urinating to detoxify, which sometimes can also slow down the recovery from the cold. Avoid spicy, irritating foods and greasy, heavy foods to prevent recurring colds. If the cold symptoms are more obvious, it is recommended to first take traditional Chinese medicine orally, which has fewer side effects. If the fever persists repeatedly and does not subside, it is advised to seek medical attention promptly at a formal hospital for follow-up treatment. Regarding this consultation, spring has frequent winds and a dry climate, making colds more common. It is important to pay attention to comprehensive prevention and treatment in a timely manner, especially for pregnant women.