Patient's question:
I am 53 years old. Recently, as I have gotten older, I have been experiencing leg pain. I have previously visited the immunology department, but the effect was not significant. I have taken both Chinese and Western medicine, especially when the weather changes, I feel uncomfortable. Can someone with connective tissue disease get pregnant?Doctor's answer:
Patients with connective tissue diseases are advised not to get pregnant for the safety of the fetus and child, as pregnant women are prone to premature rupture of membranes due to the issue of fragile fetal membranes. Additionally, if the mother's tissues become fragile due to connective tissue disease, there is a higher risk during a cesarean section, along with a tendency for bleeding symptoms.Ninety percent of adult patients with connective tissue diseases have flat feet. Connective tissue diseases may also cause varying degrees of gastrointestinal hernias, and there is a tendency for diverticulosis. Although patients rarely experience spontaneous gastrointestinal bleeding, active treatment is still necessary.