Is hip pain during the postpartum confinement period considered a "confinement illness"?

Postpartum buttock pain, if not severe, is generally not considered a "postpartum condition" (commonly known as "sitting the month" illness) and may simply be a physiological phenomenon. However, if the pain is severe, it could indicate a postpartum condition, and timely examination to identify the underlying cause followed by appropriate treatment is necessary.

Buttock pain during the postpartum period may result from hormonal changes during pregnancy that cause ligaments around bones and joints to become loose. Since hormone levels have not fully returned to normal after childbirth, such discomfort may occur but usually resolves gradually on its own and is not classified as a postpartum condition.

However, if the buttock pain is severe or persists for a long time without improvement, it might be a sign of a postpartum condition, often related to factors such as exposure to cold or calcium deficiency during the postpartum period. It's important to maintain proper warmth, apply local heat therapy, and appropriately supplement calcium to relieve symptoms. Additionally, the pain could be caused by lumbar disc herniation with nerve compression, in which case treatments such as local acupuncture or massage may be helpful.

During the postpartum period, individuals experiencing buttock pain should get adequate rest and avoid exposure to cold and physical overexertion. If the pain is severe, it is advisable to seek medical evaluation to determine the cause and receive appropriate management.