When is the best time to treat postpartum rheumatism

The best time to treat postpartum rheumatism is as early as possible after the puerperium, usually within three months. Postpartum rheumatism is caused by maternal deficiency of qi and blood after delivery, coupled with inattention to warmth, wind, cold and dampness or overexertion. Generally speaking, after active formal treatment, postpartum rheumatism can be treated without affecting the patient’s normal life and work. For the treatment of postpartum rheumatism, it is better to take Chinese herbal tonics, mostly herbs that nourish qi, blood and liver and kidneys, such as angelica, astragalus, etc., and can be combined with acupuncture and herbal topical cleansing. If postpartum rheumatism needs to be treated clinically, it can be treated after the end of the puerperium. The puerperium period is 6 weeks after delivery, at this time the maternal internal genitalia and various organ systems gradually return to the pre-pregnancy state, with the discharge of water in the body, easy to sweat, more urine, so the dampness will also be significantly improved, and then after supplemental nutrition, adequate rest, after active treatment can be cured of postpartum rheumatism. Need to pay attention to the postpartum to pay attention to keep warm, avoid cold, maternal sweating more after the birth, at this time to avoid being blown directly by the wind, the best way is to naturally cool down. In addition to avoid maternal strain, it is recommended to rest in bed and ensure sufficient sleep. At the same time, you need to pay attention to avoid anger, maternity in the sitting period avoid angry anger, will have a great impact on the body.