Tips for relieving stomach pain during menstruation

Menstruation is something that every woman must experience. Whether a woman is healthy or not can be shown during her menstrual period. Many women will experience a lot of discomfort during menstruation. Menstrual pain is very common, which brings great confusion to women. So what are the tips for relieving abdominal pain during menstruation?

Sanitary napkins used during menstruation should be clean and changed frequently to prevent infection. You should not take a sitz bath during menstruation, but take a shower to prevent unclean water from entering the vagina and causing infection. You should keep the vulva clean during menstruation and wash it with warm water once a day. Sexual intercourse is strictly prohibited during menstruation to prevent infection and its adverse effects. Excessive exercise such as jogging, swimming, etc. should be avoided during menstruation, and heavy physical work should also be avoided. It is important to pay attention to hygiene to prevent infection. Do not touch cold water or eat foods such as lobster.

Home remedies for dysmenorrhea: Keep warm: Keeping the body warm will increase blood circulation and relax muscles, especially in the pelvic area where cramps and hematoma are common. Drink plenty of hot herbal tea or hot lemon water. Heat: Placing a heating pad or hot water bottle around the pelvis for a few minutes at a time will increase blood circulation and relieve menstrual cramps. Mineral bath: Add 1 cup of Fuqing and 1 cup of sodium bicarbonate to a large warm water tank. Soaking for 20 minutes can help relax muscles and relieve menstrual pain.

When menstruation has started, you should avoid eating cold, difficult to digest and spicy foods, such as chili peppers, onions, raw garlic, pepper, strong liquor, etc. During this period, patients can eat some odorous foods in moderation, such as kimchi, vinegar, etc. Strange-tasting foods can relieve pain. In addition, people with menstrual pain should maintain smooth bowel movements whether before or after menstruation. Eat as much pure honey, bananas, apples, lettuce, sweet potatoes, etc. as possible. Constipation can cause menstrual cramps and increase pain. Many people believe that if patients with dysmenorrhea drink a moderate amount of wine, it can relax muscles and blood circulation, soften blood vessels, relax smooth muscles, and is effective in preventing and treating dysmenorrhea. If the menstrual flow is light, drinking some red wine can relieve symptoms and have a therapeutic effect to a certain extent. Red wine has a stimulating effect on the body because it contains alcohol. People who suffer from dysmenorrhea caused by depression can drink a little red wine in moderation, which can relieve mood, soothe the liver and regulate qi, and relieve constipation.

The above article introduces the tips for relieving menstrual pain. In order to relieve dysmenorrhea, you can use a hot pack to apply heat, and you can also massage some acupoints to relieve the symptoms caused by dysmenorrhea.