Patient's question:
My little sister recently got married to her boyfriend, but she met a scumbag. She got pregnant, and the guy abandoned her. I took her for an abortion procedure. Recently, her body has been very weak, and the doctor said she should be careful not to get infected and needs to take anti-inflammatory medication frequently. What should I pay attention to regarding anti-inflammatory issues after an abortion?Doctor's answer:
I'm very happy to help you solve your problem. After an unexpected pregnancy and an induced abortion, the first thing to pay attention to is rest. Generally, you need to rest for 2 to 3 weeks to return to normal exercise and work. During the rest and recovery period, you should eat more foods that replenish qi and blood, such as red beans, jujubes, and eelpo. Enhance your protein intake, such as meat, eggs, and dairy, but avoid excessive greasiness. Also, be mindful of preventing colds. For anti-inflammatory purposes, oral medication like metronidazole can be taken for 3 to 5 days. Carefully observe the vaginal bleeding. Generally, lochia will not last too long, lasting about 3 to 7 days. If it lasts too long, you should go to the hospital for a follow-up check-up.