What Causes Body Pains And Tiredness After Child Delivery?

Posted on Fri, 11 Jul 2014

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Question : I gave birth on 5 XXXXXXX I hav been feeling very tierd but recently very bad body ache all over and have noticed bruising on my legs!

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
diet and vitamin

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I read your query and I understand your concerns.

Following is my reply

1. Postpartum period is associated with excess demand of energy, nutrition, vitamin and minerals.

2. Hence make sure you take adequate balanced diet comprised of vegetables and fruits.

3. There is possibility of anemia. Please get hemoglobin checked to rule out anemia which is common after delivery.

4. These are also reasons for bruising on legs.

5. Meanwhile take iron and calcium tablets and vitamin suppliments.

6. These medicines along with balanced diet should make you better.

Let me know if you have any more questions.

Regards
Dr. Mahesh Koregol

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar