Patient's question:
Last month, I just had a baby, and before the full moon, I felt all-over body pain and soreness. Like needles, my joints swelled red, and the cast didn't help. On rainy days, my body became even more painful and cold. I went to the hospital for a thorough check-up and confirmed it was postpartum rheumatism.Doctor's answer:
Postpartum rheumatism is a disease characterized by pain in the joints, tendons, veins, muscles, and skin caused by wind, cold, and dampness. It occurs after childbirth or induced abortion. It is recommended to undergo a thorough examination in the hospital to check for rheumatoid factors and antioxidants. Currently, Western medicine has no specific treatment for this condition. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has shown excellent efficacy in treating this disease. However, the primary methods for clinical diagnosis and treatment involve herbs that replenish qi, detoxify, nourish blood, and regulate the body, which are difficult to heal on their own. When postpartum rheumatism is severe or the course of the disease is prolonged, involves a wide range of areas, or the pathogen invades deeper, conventional treatments are often ineffective. Fortunately, TCM formulas have significant therapeutic effects.