Why is my chest still swollen and painful after medical abortion?

It is quite common for women to experience breast pain after medical abortion. On the one hand, medical abortion will stimulate breast secretion. On the other hand, the body's hormones will also fluctuate to a certain extent, which can cause breast pain in women. At this time, you should go to the hospital for an ultrasound examination in time to see if there is anything residual in the uterus. In addition, you can use some blood-activating drugs for treatment.

Precautions after medical abortion

You must pay attention to good care and maintenance after medical abortion. First of all, you should choose a regular hospital for abortion surgery and get enough rest after the abortion, at least 3 to 4 days. Secondly, anti-inflammatory drugs must be taken on time and in the correct dosage. Things to note after medical abortion:

1. After taking the medicine for medical abortion, if there is vaginal bleeding, continue to take the medicine and do not stop taking it. Use a spittoon for urination and defecation, and pay attention to whether there is any tissue discharged. If you have any, you need to see a doctor for examination. If vaginal bleeding is more than twice the amount of menstrual flow, you should seek medical attention immediately and be closely observed, and the obstetrician and gynecologist will handle it as appropriate.

2. Some pregnant women experience mild nausea, vomiting, dizziness, fatigue, lower abdominal pain and other discomforts after taking medication for medical abortion. Some may also develop a rash, but generally no treatment is required.

3. At 8 a.m. on the fourth day, come to the hospital on an empty stomach or 2 hours after eating and take 0.6 g (3 tablets) of rice essence orally with warm water (not exceeding 30°C), rest in bed for 2 hours, and be observed in the outpatient clinic for 6 hours. Pay attention to whether there is any discharge of pregnancy products, bleeding and its side effects after taking the medicine.

4. Rest for two weeks after the abortion and keep the vagina clean. Do not take a bath in a tub for two weeks after surgery. Sexual intercourse is strictly prohibited within one month.

5. When taking medical abortion medication, you cannot take salicylates, indomethacin and other analgesics at the same time.

6. If no tissue is discharged after 6 hours of medication, you can go home without any abnormalities or special circumstances. If there is heavy bleeding, see a doctor at any time after medical abortion, and bring the discharged tissue to the hospital for doctor's identification or send for medical examination.

7. Those who take medication for medical abortion need to go to the hospital for follow-up examinations on the 8th, 15th and 43rd day after taking the medication to see how their recovery is going.

The following foods can be chosen after medical abortion:

1. High-protein foods

The best source of animal protein is fish. Patients are encouraged to eat more fish, such as yellow croaker, crucian carp, etc. After eating a normal diet, you should eat more vegetables, fruits and other foods high in fiber to keep your bowels open and promote the excretion of toxins.

2. Iron-supplementing foods

After medical abortion, the human body is relatively weak and needs to replenish blood through food. Therefore, after surgery, you should pay attention to increasing the amount of foods high in iron in your daily diet, such as spinach, eggplant, black beans, enoki mushrooms, black fungus, hair algae, mulberries, grapes, peaches, red dates, as well as liver, red meat, seafood, etc.

3. Fruits and vegetables

Vegetables and fruits are easier to digest and have high nutritional value. They are very suitable for eating after abortion surgery, such as cabbage, Chinese cabbage, carrots, celery, pumpkin, radish, spinach, gourd, leek, dandelion, winter melon and other vegetables, as well as oranges, strawberries, apples, bananas, peaches, grapefruits, grapes, kiwis and other fruits.