Patient's question:
My wife just gave birth and has been on maternity leave for a month. The past two days, the window wasn't closed properly, and there was a storm, which let in some cool breeze, causing her to develop postpartum wind. She's feeling extremely cold and has severe pain in her hands and feet. I want to ask if postpartum wind can be treated and improved. I took her to see a doctor.Doctor's answer:
If you have postpartum wind, if you haven't finished the postpartum period (), it's generally best to focus on recovery during the postpartum period. You should drink more brown sugar ginger water, reduce swelling, and expel the cold to help with recovery. If it's severe, you'll need to see a traditional Chinese medicine doctor and take herbal medicine for treatment to prevent postpartum illnesses. This is a more serious situation, and it's difficult to treat after the postpartum period.In addition, patients should develop a regular sleep schedule and maintain a healthy lifestyle. They should persist in treatment, eat a light diet, and engage in aerobic exercise to boost their immunity and reduce the risk of illness.