Patient's question:
Four months after giving birth, my arms and legs feel cold and drafty, and I even feel cold all over in the summer. I dare not expose myself to wind or cold water.Doctor's answer:
Postpartum rheumatism is a disease characterized by muscle and joint soreness and pain, primarily caused by the invasion of wind, cold, and dampness during the period of physical weakness after childbirth or artificial abortion. It affects the joints, tendons, muscles, and skin. The main symptoms of this condition include pain and stiffness in the muscles and joints, aversion to wind and cold, and intolerance to fatigue. However, the affected joints and muscles do not exhibit redness or swelling. Proper dietary supplements can help prevent postpartum rheumatism. Foods that aid in prevention include crucian carp, grass carp, pig trotters, and pumpkin.