During the confinement period, if a woman catches a cold accompanied by a cough, it may worsen due to a weakened immune system, pre-existing pelvic floor muscle relaxation, or uterine prolapse. In such cases, seeking timely medical attention to determine the specific cause is crucial, followed by the doctor devising a personalized treatment plan.
Postpartum women are relatively weak, and a cold with cough may follow. Coughing increases abdominal pressure, which may lead to uterine prolapse. Doctors may recommend cold medication and cough suppressants, considering surgery in severe cases.
Pelvic floor muscle damage during childbirth is a common cause of postpartum pelvic floor relaxation, which may lead to uterine prolapse when coughing due to a cold. To strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, Kegel exercises can be tried, and surgical treatment may be considered based on medical advice to repair pelvic floor tissues.
For women with existing uterine prolapse, postpartum cold and cough can further relax the pelvic floor muscles, aggravating the uterine prolapse issue. Chinese herbal medicine that tonifies qi or pelvic floor repair surgery are potential treatment options.
Additionally, besides a cold, postpartum women with chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, or other respiratory diseases may experience coughing due to respiratory secretions irritating the airways, thereby affecting uterine positioning. In such cases, medical attention is necessary, and treatment tailored to the specific condition, such as using antibiotics to manage chronic bronchitis, is advised.
When facing postpartum cold and cough with symptoms related to uterine prolapse, prompt professional medical assistance should be sought, and suitable treatment measures should be taken based on individual health conditions.
