Patient's question:
Sister-in-law is still in the postpartum period. My mother is afraid she will catch a cold, so she hasn't let her take a bath for a week. She hasn't even changed her underwear. As a result, she developed a urinary tract infection. Now she frequently urinates and also feels itchy in her private area. What should I do about a urinary tract infection during breastfeeding?Doctor's answer:
Recurrent urinary tract infection during lactation is primarily treated with a variety of penicillin or cephalosporin-class anti-inflammatory drugs. It is essential to pay attention to the habit of drinking plenty of water.If itching occurs in the external genital area, you can choose to perform frequent local cleansing and use various antiseptic and anti-inflammatory solutions for local application, which can provide some relief.
During lactation, we should also be more careful about our diet, ensuring to drink plenty of water and consume more soup-based foods.