Puerperal infection is commonly known as "confinement disease". It broadly refers to genital infectious diseases. All inflammations caused by infection of reproductive organs in women during the puerperal period are collectively called puerperal infections or puerperal fever. This article will introduce the symptoms and treatments of puerperal infection to help readers better understand the disease. Symptoms

Puerpertal infection usually begins 2 to 5 days after delivery, with symptoms such as head fever, headache, general malaise, tenderness in the lower abdomen, and smelly and increased lochia. In addition to high fever, symptoms such as chills, severe abdominal tenderness, and abdominal distension may also occur. If bacteremia or sepsis occurs, severe poisoning symptoms will occur, endangering the mother's life. Treatment methods

Puerperal infection must be treated promptly, using highly targeted and highly sensitive antibiotics, such as penicillin, kanamycin, gentamicin, metronidazole, etc. Rest

Mothers suffering from puerperal infection should get enough rest. If possible, it is best not to breastfeed their children. It is advisable to stop breastfeeding for a period of time.