Patient's question:
My wife got postpartum rheumatism after giving birth and during her postpartum recovery period. She fears cold and wind, and is prone to getting sick. She has been taking medication, but it hasn't improved at all. What are the dietary methods for treating postpartum rheumatism?Doctor's answer:
Postpartum Rheumatism (also known as "wind-cold syndrome," "water sensation," or "alcohol sensation") is a disease that occurs during the period of physical weakness after childbirth or post-abortion surgery when the body is susceptible to wind, cold, and dampness. It damages joints, tendons, muscles, and skin, leading to symptoms such as muscle and joint aches and pain. A classic formula in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for this condition includes one pound of lamb, two ounces of ginger, and two ounces of Poria (Fuling). Other seasonings and flavorings can be added in sufficient quantities. After stewing the ingredients into a soup, the broth should be consumed to help alleviate the symptoms of postpartum rheumatism.Postpartum dietary habits should not only be nutritious but also appropriately balanced to benefit the physical and mental health of patients with postpartum rheumatism.
1. In winter, fruits can be cut into pieces.
2. Grains should be mixed with both coarse and fine varieties.
6. In summer, avoid eating chilled fruits.