Overcoming dizziness after giving birth

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Postpartum dizziness is a condition many women encounter, this can be an early warning sign of many dangerous diseases, so it is necessary to be examined, diagnosed early and treated to avoid the risk of accidents and injuries. or affect health in the future.

1. What is postpartum dizziness?

Postpartum dizziness is a condition where the mother always feels dizzy, standing and sitting unsteadily, if not treated promptly, the mother may fall into a state of depression with negative thoughts.
In fact, there are many postpartum mothers who experience physical weakness, dizziness, and fatigue, which not only affects daily life but also makes taking care of their children difficult. towel, pressure.

2. Causes of postpartum dizziness

Most women experience dizziness after giving birth from 2 to 3 months, caused by:
Vestibular disorders after giving birth After giving birth, the mother's health is impaired, plus the Lack of sleep due to having to stay up at night to take care of small children and thinking a lot leads to stress, stress... are factors that cause vestibular disorders in postpartum women and as a result, pregnant women experience dizziness and lightheadedness. , tinnitus, loss of balance, visual disturbances, sensitivity to sound and light...
Postpartum anemia The mother lost a lot of blood during labor, causing anemia after delivery. according to the feeling of pale skin, headache, sudden dizziness, shortness of breath, brittle nails, chest tightness, poor resistance...
Postpartum drop in blood pressure After giving birth, many women have low blood pressure Lower than 90/60 mmHg makes the blood flow circulating to the brain and to other organs in the body will decrease and cause dizziness, sweating, trouble sleeping, headache, fatigue, heart attack. beating fast, reduced ability to concentrate , cold limbs...
Cerebral circulatory insufficiency Cerebral circulatory insufficiency is often the result of a number of diseases that appear after birth such as low blood pressure, anemia... causing the brain not to receive adequate amounts of blood. Oxygen is needed and causes dizziness, frequent headaches, sudden dizziness, sleep disturbances, numbness in the limbs...
Weakness after childbirth. at birth will not be able to improve on its own with rest or lots of sleep. In this case, in addition to the constant feeling of fatigue, the mother also has symptoms such as loss of interest in things, dizziness after childbirth, body aches, trouble sleeping, irritability, forgetfulness before birth. forget it later....
Effects of drug side effects For pregnant women who have had a cesarean section, the use of anesthetics can also cause side effects, although not too serious, but can cause pregnant women to flower. eyes, dizziness in about 3-4 days after birth.

3. Overcoming dizziness after giving birth

Dizziness after giving birth is a condition that any pregnant woman can suffer, in case it is not clear what the cause of dizziness is, the mother should pay attention to some of the following issues:
Need to balance and ensure nutrition for pregnant women after giving birth. Pregnant women must always try to keep their spirits at ease, if there are any health or mental problems, please share with relatives and friends to relieve anxiety. In the daily diet should limit red meat, fat, milk and increase fiber supplement from fruits, vegetables, vitamins... Food for pregnant women must be hot, should not be too strict. . Get enough sleep and do not work too early, too hard, too heavy, limit contact with water. Clean the body with warm water every day, do not bathe and soak in water in an airtight place... In addition, to avoid dizziness after giving birth, the mother can supplement nutrients without causing pain. affect lactation for the baby, but should consult a doctor.

4. How long does it take for dizziness after giving birth to go away?

If the postpartum dizziness is caused by the above causes, depending on the cause of the disease, the doctor will give different treatment plans, and the mother can adjust her lifestyle and diet. for quick relief of symptoms.
Although postpartum dizziness is not a dangerous phenomenon and it can be relieved gradually after a few months, it is best for the patient not to be subjective but to take care of the body properly, build a healthy lifestyle. level to quickly restore health.

For pregnant women after giving birth, their health is still very weak, so frequent dizziness will affect the health and care of the baby, so whether the dizziness occurs more or less, severe or not. All mild cases are worthy of attention, pregnant women should ask their family members to take them to reputable hospitals to be examined and find out the cause of the disease, from which there can be timely treatment.
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