Postpartum rheumatism can be effectively controlled through scientific treatment and conditioning. The possibility of a complete cure depends on the severity of the condition and individual differences. Postpartum rheumatism, also known as postpartum wind rheumatism, is a condition caused by weakness after childbirth and invasion of wind, cold, and dampness. Its main symptoms include joint pain, muscle aches, and aversion to cold. Treatment requires a combination of medication, physical therapy, and lifestyle adjustments, while also paying attention to keeping warm and supplementing nutrition.
1. Drug treatment is one of the important methods for treating postpartum wind. Commonly used drugs include traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine, such as Guizhi Tang and Duhuo Jisheng Tang, has the effects of dispelling wind and cold, promoting blood circulation and unblocking collaterals. Western medicine, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ibuprofen and diclofenac, can relieve pain and inflammation. Medication should be taken under the guidance of a doctor to avoid self-medication.
2. Physical therapy can help improve symptoms and promote recovery. Traditional Chinese medicine therapies such as hot compresses, moxibustion, and cupping can warm the meridians, dispel cold, and relieve pain; modern physical therapies such as ultrasound and infrared irradiation can also promote local blood circulation and reduce inflammation. Physical therapy should be selected based on individual circumstances, and overuse should be avoided.
3. Lifestyle adjustments are crucial for postpartum recovery. Keep warm and avoid getting chilled, especially in the joints; appropriate exercise, such as postpartum yoga and walking, can strengthen the body and improve joint function; in terms of diet, consume more foods rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals, such as lean meat, fish, vegetables, and fruits, to help the body recover.
Postpartum wind recovery requires comprehensive treatment and long-term conditioning. Patients should actively cooperate to maintain good living habits, gradually improve symptoms, and improve their quality of life.