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If you are reading this, please accept my congratulations. This is an exciting period. Or maybe you’re just curious. Whatever the case, there are a few things you should be aware of when it comes to pregnancy and breastfeeding with HS.

HS, like any chronic illness, may influence your pregnancy experience. However, like with everything HS, having the right knowledge is essential. Some housekeeping is required before we start.

This article is meant to be a synopsis of current recommendations. There is nothing more or less.

You should also be aware that most medical studies exclude pregnant women. This is in case the medications under test are dangerous. While this may appear to be a significant limitation, no researcher wishes to cause harm.

Pregnancy

You’ve probably heard that HS symptoms improve during pregnancy. Or that they degrade.  According to a 2020 study, pregnancy affects different women with HS in different ways. The survey included 279 pregnant women. 34.9% said their problems had gotten worse. 36.6% said they have improved. While 28.7% had no change.

Some HS treatments may not be appropriate if you are pregnant. The NHS advises against using retinoids during pregnancy. Many antibiotics, both oral and topical, are, however, safe.

While pregnant, you may be more prone to anaemia or diabetes. Anaemia is more prevalent in HS patients and pregnant women. Diabetes is a risk factor for both pregnancy and HS. Gestational diabetes is diabetes that develops during pregnancy.

A Mental Health Thought

We know that people with HS are more prone to be depressed and anxious. Pregnancy can also exacerbate pre-existing despair and anxiety.  Consult your doctor if you are depressed or show signs of depression. Depression and anxiety in pregnant women are treatable. Your doctor, as well as your HS, will know how to address this.

Having a Baby

Your HS stage and whether or not you have a flare may have an impact on how you deliver your baby. Severe groyne or genital lesions, for example, may signal that you are not ready for a natural birth. If you choose to have a caesarean section, you may need to arrange for scar placement as well.

Make certain that anything you decide is exactly what you desire. HS will provide some troubling concerns. However, it is your body and your time. It’s doing an excellent job.

Breast-feeding

The good news is that the vast majority of women with HS can breastfeed. Active flare-ups, on the other hand, may make it uncomfortable. Lesions should be treated before breastfeeding. You should also keep a watch out for symptoms of infection in your breast lesions.

Some antibiotics are safe to take during breastfeeding. When it comes to medication, though, always consult your doctor. To reduce discomfort, you can either apply a warm compress or apply topical ointments.

Summary

HS addresses numerous issues to consider throughout pregnancy and when caring for your newborn. People with HS, on the other hand, have children. It is therefore possible if you are pregnant or intend to get pregnant in the future. All you have to do now is make some plans.

Make a doctor’s appointment as soon as feasible. Decide what you want to do and make sure you have the relevant information. If you are expecting, congratulations, and we wish you a wonderful and safe pregnancy and birth.

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Hydradenitis suppurativa is a cause of Kapha and Pitta dosha, according to Ayurveda. When the digestive fire (Agni), or Pitta, is out of equilibrium, the Kapha Dosha becomes vitiated, causing metabolism to slow down. Because of the disturbance of fat molecules, they begin to accumulate in muscles and obstruct physiological passages, resulting in painful, swelling sores in the groyne, buttocks, thighs, and armpits.

The goal of hidradenitis suppurativa Treatment in Ayurveda is to restore the body’s natural balance by detoxifying it using effective herbal remedies. 

Elite Ayurveda’s treatment for Hidradenitis Suppurativa includes balancing the Kapha and Pitta doshas as well as restoring metabolism harmony. Body detoxification, internal medications to balance doshas, and exterior applications to repair wounds are all part of the treatment.

The treatment consists of herbal mixtures generated based on individual Prakruti and Vikruti analyses. To learn more, please visit our website.

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Dr. Adil Moulanchikkal, Lead Ayurveda Specialist at EliteAyurveda Clinics, reviewed the medical records. With over 15 years of experience in Neurological, Skin, and Autoimmune Disease treatment.

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