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Is your postpartum lochia normal?If you have these symptoms, you must go to the hospital as soon as possible
Postpartum lochia is a normal physiological phenomenon of women in the postpartum period, which is the gradual discharge of the residual placenta and fetal membrane tissue in the uterus.
out of the process. However, if the postpartum lochia lasts too long, the amount is too much, or there is a peculiar smell or abnormal color, it is necessary to be vigilant and seek medical attention in time.
First, let's learn about normal postpartum lochia. Normal postpartum lochia should be bright red or dark red, with a gradual decrease in volume and a gradual decrease in odor. In general, lochia lasts for about 2-4 weeks after giving birth. If this time is exceeded, or if you have any of the following abnormalities, you need to go to the hospital as soon as possible.
1.The amount of lochia suddenly increases, and it is bright red or has a large blood clot. This can be caused by poor uterine contractions or a residue in the uterine cavity.
2.The amount of lochia has been very small, and there is sudden and heavy bleeding.
This may be caused by the accumulation of blood in the uterine cavity that is not drained in time and suddenly gushes out in large quantities.
3.Lochia has a foul smell, or a foul smell. This can be caused by an infection in the uterine cavity and requires prompt medical attention.
4.Lochia is unusually yellow or greenish in color. This can be due to an infection in the uterine cavity or other conditions.
5.Symptoms such as fever and abdominal pain may also be caused by abnormal postpartum lochia.
All of the above abnormalities need to be treated in the hospital as soon as possible for timely diagnosis and **. At the same time, mothers should pay attention to personal hygiene after giving birth, keep it clean and dry, and avoid infection.
In terms of diet, avoid cold, spicy, and irritating foods, and eat more nutritious and easy-to-digest foods.
In addition, TCM also has rich experience and unique insights into the treatment of postpartum lochia. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the abnormal postpartum lochia is related to factors such as poor flow of qi and blood, blood stasis and internal arrest. Traditional Chinese medicine**, acupuncture, massage and other traditional Chinese medicine methods can help regulate endocrine, promote uterine contractions, discharge residues and other effects, and have a good effect on abnormal postpartum lochia.
For example, some common Chinese herbs such as motherwort, angelica, etc., have the effects of invigorating blood circulation and removing blood stasis, promoting qi and relieving pain, which can help regulate the poor flow of qi and blood after childbirth. At the same time, acupuncture** in TCM can also regulate endocrine and promote uterine contractions by stimulating relevant acupuncture points, thereby contributing to the discharge of postpartum lochia.
It should be noted that the abnormal postpartum lochia of traditional Chinese medicine needs to be treated dialectically, and different methods are adopted according to different situations. When choosing a TCM practitioner, the mother should seek the help of a professional TCM practitioner to ensure the effectiveness and safety of the TCM.
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