Postpartum lochia is a term of traditional Chinese medicine, which means that postpartum lochia stays in cells and cannot be discharged, or the amount of discharge is very small. This paper will comprehensively analyze postpartum lochia from the aspects of etiology and pathogenesis, syndrome differentiation and treatment, and additional knowledge to help new mothers better understand and treat this problem.

Pinyin quick check

The pinyin of postpartum lochia is ch m 4n hòuèlübüXià.

English reference

Lochiorrhea is an English reference for postpartum lochiorrhea.

Etiology and pathogenesis

Most of the causes of postpartum lochia are feeling cold or eating cold food after delivery, which leads to the invasion of cold pathogens into the cell vein and stagnation of qi and blood. Or because of postpartum qi and blood weakness, there is no blood discharge.

treatment according to syndrome differentiation

The treatment of postpartum lochia includes dispelling cold, promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis and nourishing qi and blood. For the case of cold pulse attack, Shenghua Decoction can be added or subtracted; For the case of weak qi, processed ginger and cinnamon can be added to Bazhen Decoction.

Additional knowledge

Additional knowledge about postpartum lochia includes acupoint therapy, prescription, ancient book records, Chinese patent medicine and so on.

Caring for yourself begins with understanding.

Understand the causes and treatment of postpartum lochia to help new mothers recover better!