Menstrual chest tightness and heart pain

Women all have their periods during which they may experience some physical discomfort, such as dizziness, dysmenorrhea, weakness, etc. Women should pay attention to keeping warm and avoid strenuous exercise during menstruation. Some women may experience chest tightness and heart pain during menstruation. Many people don’t know what to do in this situation. What should I do if I feel chest tightness and heart pain during menstruation? Let’s take a look at it next.

1. What should I do if I feel chest tightness and heart pain during menstruation?

This phenomenon may be coronary heart disease, which is mainly caused by insufficient blood supply to the coronary arteries, resulting in acute temporary ischemia and hypoxia of the myocardium, causing spasms, angina, etc., and may radiate downward along the left shoulder and left arm.

2. What should you pay attention to during menstruation?

1. First of all, you must pay attention to menstrual hygiene. You cannot take a bath in a tub. You must wash your vulva every day, with one tub for each person. Underwear should be dried in the sun and ironed with an electric iron before wearing. The toilet paper should be of good quality to avoid infection.

2. Do not drink ice water during menstruation, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, and consume more high-protein substances. You can eat some chocolate or brown sugar water to adjust your mood. Don't eat anything too sour or spicy.

3. During menstruation, do not go swimming in public swimming pools, do not be exposed to cold wind, do not catch a cold, do not wash your hair, and avoid sexual intercourse.

4. During menstruation, make sure to keep a happy mood and take a proper walk.

5. Combine work and rest During menstruation, you can work, study, and perform general physical labor as usual. This can ensure pelvic blood circulation, thereby reducing back pain and lower abdominal discomfort, and avoid intense and heavy mental and physical labor. Also make sure you get enough sleep to stay energized.

3. Reminder

Keep a menstrual card and accurately record the start date of each menstrual period, the duration of each period, and other changes that occur during the menstrual period. It helps you understand whether your menstruation is regular, whether there are any abnormal conditions (such as pregnancy, miscarriage), and helps you monitor your own changes and prevent and treat various gynecological diseases.