Postpartum wrist tenosynovitis

The main cause of postpartum wrist tenosynovitis is hormonal changes, and it may also be caused by an increase in blood volume. Therefore, we should understand the cause of postpartum wrist tenosynovitis, which can be of great help in treating this symptom. Regarding the causes of postpartum wrist tenosynovitis, I hope you can understand the following content.

Reasons for postpartum proneness to wrist tenosynovitis

1. Hormonal reasons. The hormones produced in certain cells, tissues or organs in a new mother's body fluctuate differently than usual.

2. Increased blood volume. After becoming pregnant, a woman's body blood volume will increase, which can easily induce congestion and edema of the tendons and tendon sheaths.

3. Blood flow increases. When a woman is pregnant, the blood flow to her hands increases rapidly.

4. Maintain the hold for a long time. Most of the movements of the hands require the coordination of the thumb and palm, and postpartum mothers spend more time holding their babies and cannot give their hands enough rest, so the probability of suffering from wrist tenosynovitis is relatively high.

Treatment of wrist tenosynovitis

1. Exercise therapy

There are many gentle and effective exercise methods, such as putting four fingers together to support the table and applying counter pressure, wrist rotation exercises, etc.

2. Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment

Tenosynovitis is caused by excessive local labor, improper use of force, or exposure to cold, which leads to insufficient blood circulation and damages the tendons and veins. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment can invigorate blood circulation, remove blood stasis, harmonize Qi and blood, activate meridians, reduce swelling and relieve pain, thus promoting the smooth flow of Qi and blood, and allowing blood circulation to local damaged tissues, thereby healing them.

3. Surgery

If the disease is not feasible with early treatment methods such as massage + rest, local blockade, etc., surgical treatment should be adopted. After the operation, you should do activities to flex and extend your fingers to ensure the effect of the operation. It is best not to do manual labor within one month after the operation.

New mothers do not need to worry too much about this disease. Generally, the discomfort will gradually subside and disappear after the breastfeeding period. You should relax and keep a good mood, otherwise your muscles will easily become tense, stiff, and numb, which will aggravate the condition and hinder the new mother's physical recovery.