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During breastfeeding, pain can be caused by many causes such as trauma, infection, toothache or pain secondary to arthritis,... If left untreated, it can lead to depression and anxiety. adverse effects on the mother's physical and psychological well-being. Therefore, the use of pain relievers in these cases is necessary, but there are certain precautions.
1. Is toothache while breastfeeding dangerous?
The main cause of dental problems in breastfeeding women is hormonal disorders after giving birth. Some direct causes of toothache can be mentioned as:
Tooth decay: this is the most basic cause of toothache when breastfeeding. The pain persists, increases at night and affects all activities in the mother's daily life · Teething: because wisdom teeth usually appear between the ages of 17-25, it may coincide with the time when the mother is giving birth suck. Growing wisdom teeth will cause prolonged pain because of the process of separating the gums, which can be accompanied by unpleasant fevers for the mother · Root inflammation: plaque and tartar caused by poor oral hygiene can create conditions for Bacteria grow and attack causing root canal disease. The phenomenon of toothache during breastfeeding cannot be ignored and has unpredictable risks such as:
Viêm nướu trong thời điểm đang cho con bú có thể ảnh hưởng đến chất lượng sữa mẹ
Toothache makes eating difficult leading to insufficient nutrition that the mother consumes, this reduces the quality of milk for the baby, even leading to complete loss of milk. Bacteria of dental caries, gingivitis can affect the quality of breast milk · Cavities or gingivitis in nursing women develop quite quickly, causing alarming conditions such as pulpitis, tooth abscess, inflammation. alveolar bone, ... if not treated can lead to complete tooth loss. SEE ALSO: Toothache: Which pain reliever is best?
2. What should you pay attention to when taking toothache medicine while breastfeeding?
In fact, many of the effects of dental pain relievers on breastfed babies are not completely known. Therefore, the mother should only take the drug when absolutely necessary, at the lowest dose and for the shortest possible time, especially under the direction of a doctor. Single-dose medications should be preferred, the day immediately after the longest feeding, possibly the last feeding of the day, before bedtime.
Monitor drug side effects for nursing infants such as drowsiness, irritability,... Should avoid long-acting, extended-release and combination drugs. Follow the recommendations for the drugs that cause the most problems. Some drugs that can be used during this period include:
Sử dụng thuốc Paracetamol trong giai đoạn cho con bú là an toàn
Paracetamol is considered safe during lactation, it is estimated that the dose that the infant receives through breast milk is only about 6% of the dose taken by the mother. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and diclofenac can be used during breastfeeding. The input versus maternal dose was 0.65% and 1%, respectively, even in women taking high doses. Aspirin is not recommended to treat pain during breastfeeding because it can cause harmful side effects in the baby and there are safer alternatives. In theory, aspirin can cause Reye's syndrome in children. After giving birth, the mother not only encounters physiological and psychological problems, but many organs in the body are also affected. Toothache is a condition that many mothers suffer from. If the symptoms affect the quality of life and health, the mother needs to go to the medical center for an overall health check after giving birth, and for the doctor to advise on treatment and medication use. Effective toothache relief
Vinmec International General Hospital is the address for examination, treatment and prevention of many diseases. This is also the place to visit and screen for postpartum diseases that many people trust and choose. Therefore, you can refer to and choose the General Health Checkup package to be examined with specialist doctors. The results of the examination will be returned to your home. After receiving the results of the general health examination, if you detect diseases that require intensive examination and treatment, you can use services from other specialties right at the Hospital with quality treatment and services. outstanding customer service.
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