Patient's question:
My partner just had a baby two months ago, but recently she has been experiencing soreness all over her body and weakness in her upper and lower limbs. Especially her upper body feels the heaviest, to the point where she can't even lift the baby anymore. I want to ask how to treat postpartum wind disease (commonly known as "postpartum illness" or "confinement disease" in Chinese culture).Doctor's answer:
Symptoms of postpartum rheumatism should be treated promptly and effectively to prevent serious complications caused by delayed treatment. During the recovery period, the bone sinuses close, trapping wind and cold inside the body, making it difficult for the condition to heal on its own after childbirth. In clinical diagnosis, the symptoms include general coldness, aversion to wind, sweating, joint pain, colds, severe wind, and milder pain symptoms. Patients may need to wear warm clothing, with severe cases even requiring cotton clothes in summer. It is recommended that patients try integrated traditional Chinese and Western minimally invasive treatment while paying attention to daily care for better results. Postpartum rheumatism patients should pay attention to dietary adjustments, eating more easily digestible and nutrient-rich foods.