Patient's question:
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When she had a miscarriage, she started sweating profusely about half a month later, with a cool head. On May 8th, she began experiencing pain in her wrists and ankles, couldn’t walk, and found chopsticks heavy. She was afraid of the wind from a fan, occasionally had lower back pain, and a cool spine. On July 2nd in the afternoon, she ate two cold watermelons and had severe headaches that night. After that, headaches occurred when using air conditioning, when feeling damp, and the pain gradually worsened, even on sunny, hot days. The lower back pain intensified, followed by discomfort in the elbows and knees that could not be described in words. During her menstrual period, her body felt so heavy that she couldn’t walk to the second floor. Her menstrual periods also became lighter, and she sometimes felt weak. Now, her ankles and heels alternate in pain.
Past Treatment and Effects:
- On May 8th, she rested for half a month and the pain subsided when she didn’t move.
- By the end of May, she bought Jinji Hu Bu Wan and Shen Mai Ke Li from a pharmacy, which helped alleviate her sweating and pain.
- On June 8th, she started taking Shanghai
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Doctor's answer:
Hello, the clinical manifestations of postpartum illness () include: feeling cold, aversion to wind, sweating excessively, and joint pain. The pain may worsen when exposed to cold, wind, or rainy weather. Postpartum illness caused by emotional depression may also be accompanied by symptoms such as numbness, convulsions, and distending pain. Postpartum illness caused by sexual activity during the postpartum period may also lead to symptoms such as weakness in the limbs, lower back pain, and excessive sleepiness. Postpartum illness caused by anger may also be accompanied by pain in small and large joints, as well as headaches.Postpartum illness is a type of postpartum rheumatism, related to exposure to wind and cold during the postpartum period. It is generally easier to recover if treated within the first three months after delivery.
Recommendation: Since you have been suffering from this illness for a long time, the best you can do is to regulate it as much as possible. Pay attention to avoiding wind and cold in your daily life, and you can consume cold-dispelling traditional Chinese medicine and foods. Engage in appropriate activity, avoid overexertion, and try to maintain a positive mindset.