Introduction: Ms. Chen is an expectant mother who is 28 weeks pregnant. Half a month ago, she discovered a small red bump on her lower abdomen, which was so itchy that she couldn\’t sleep all night. Ms. Chen’s family bought anti-itch ointment, but they did not dare to use it for fear of affecting the fetus. Ms. Chen is an expectant mother who is 28 weeks pregnant. Half a month ago, she discovered a small red pimple on her lower abdomen, which was so itchy that she couldn\’t sleep well all night. Ms. Chen’s family bought anti-itch ointment, but they did not dare to use it for fear of affecting the fetus.
These little bumps are unbearable when they appear. Ms. Chen went to the Dermatology Department of Henan Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine. After examination, it turned out that the red bumps causing itching were urticaria.
Fang Yufu, chief physician of the Dermatology Department of Henan Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, said that urticaria is one of the more common allergic skin diseases in life. Urticaria can occur when the body comes into contact with one or more allergens. In addition to patients with allergies, asthma, and chronic rhinitis, pregnant women are also high-risk groups for urticaria.
When a patient is sick, a large, irregular rash similar to mosquito bites will appear on the skin surface, which is extremely itchy. In addition, some patients are also accompanied by symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, palpitations, difficulty breathing, and weakness in limbs.
The rash on Ms. Chen’s body is a typical symptom of urticaria during pregnancy. It often occurs in first-time mothers, especially stretch marks. Extreme itching is a common skin disease during pregnancy. The rash first appears on the abdomen and then spreads to the trunk and extremities.
Generally speaking, when pregnant women experience minor physical discomfort during pregnancy, in order not to affect the fetus, they will choose not to take medicine and wait for the body to heal itself. Although this is done for the health of the baby, severe urticaria can lead to large-scale ulceration of the skin, which not only affects the appearance, but also causes unbearable itching for pregnant mothers and affects the mother\’s health. Fang Yufu said that if urticaria occurs during pregnancy, especially when it is unbearable, you must seek medical treatment in time and use medication to control the symptoms and survive the acute phase of urticaria. Generally, doctors will prescribe highly safe drugs to pregnant women, and pregnant women can use them with confidence.
If you encounter urticaria during pregnancy, how should pregnant mothers relieve the condition? Fang Yufu made the following suggestions:
1. Avoid scratching the affected area.
Pregnant women should avoid scratching the affected area. Scratching can easily damage the skin and cause infection. If a pregnant woman takes anti-infective drugs for a skin infection, it may affect the health of her fetus.
2. Pay attention to medication.
If urticaria breaks out and the condition is severe and unbearable, pregnant women should remember not to blindly use medication, especially unproven small folk remedies. You should go to the dermatology department of a regular hospital and use drugs that have no effect on the fetus under the guidance of a doctor.
3. Anxiety during menstruation will not only aggravate the condition, but also affect the fetus in the womb. After urticaria is diagnosed, you should actively understand the knowledge about urticaria and cooperate with the doctor for treatment. Usually participate in more cultural and recreational activities to spread attentionAttention, relieve the discomfort caused by urticaria.
4. Pay attention to your diet.
After suffering from urticaria during pregnancy, you should eat a light diet and eat more foods rich in vitamin C, such as spinach, broccoli, oranges, lemons and other fresh fruits and vegetables. Common allergenic foods such as seafood, nuts and caffeine should be avoided as much as possible. Eggs, milk, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, etc. should be consumed appropriately according to your own situation. You should also pay attention to recording adverse reactions after eating in order to detect and stay away from allergens in time. (Excerpted from \”Dahe Health News\”)