Patient's question:
Hello doctor, I would like to consult about mild coughing three days after a C-section. The doctor considered breastfeeding and didn't take the cough seriously, only asking my family to buy fresh bamboo juice. Then on the third day, the cough became a bit more severe, and the doctor had us buy licorice tablets. By the third day, they emphasized buying loquat syrup. By the fourth day, it worsened, and when I was given an intravenous drip, they added medication for the cough, but I don’t know if it was the right treatment! On the fifth day, the doctor ordered an X-ray, suspecting pneumonia or tuberculosis but unable to be certain, and had me transferred to another hospital! At the provincial hospital, the respiratory medicine doctor said it was pneumonia, but it was quite unusual. Urinalysis, stool tests, and blood tests were all normal, and they are now waiting for the tuberculosis culture results! I hope the doctor can help me review the X-ray. Additionally, I would like to consult about experiencing high fever at night during the postpartum period, severe sweating, and difficulty sleeping when I cover myself with blankets while napping. If I don’t cover myself, I’m afraid of catching a postpartum illness due to catching a cold. During the day, I’ve had persistent low-grade fever.Doctor's answer:
Generally, tuberculosis in the afternoon may have low fever, night sweats, cough, and sputum symptoms, and pneumonia also has fever. It is recommended to wait for the detailed test results to provide symptomatic treatment. Maintain a regular schedule, get plenty of rest, pay attention to preventing colds, drink more water, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, and avoid spicy and irritating foods. Patients who have undergone cesarean section can use dietary therapy as a complementary treatment while understanding symptomatic medication in daily life.