What should I do if I have severe stomach pain during my period?

It is common to have abdominal pain during menstruation. If the abdominal pain is severe, it is severe dysmenorrhea. Dysmenorrhea can have a great impact on women's physical health and work. Fortunately, dysmenorrhea can be relieved through certain methods, such as applying a hot water bottle to the abdomen, drinking brown sugar water, or taking painkillers.

1. Apply hot water bag to abdomen

Girls may suffer from dysmenorrhea due to catching a cold, because girls are very likely to catch a cold during menstruation, and once they catch a cold, they are prone to dysmenorrhea. At this time, if you apply a hot water bottle to your abdomen, the high temperature can relieve the pain, which is a physical solution without any side effects.

2. Drink brown sugar water

If the pain is so severe that you can't get rid of it, try drinking a cup of hot brown sugar water. It will work very quickly. Brown sugar is a very common ingredient and can be bought in many places. Just soak it in a cup of hot water and drink it to solve the trouble of dysmenorrhea. It is very effective and is a method that many female friends like. Girls who suffer from dysmenorrhea may want to try it.

3. Acupressure

There are some acupressure points on our feet, which are connected to the veins in the pelvic area. There are acupressure points in the uterus and ovarian areas in the depressions on both sides of the ankles. When you suddenly have dysmenorrhea, start by gently pinching with your thumb and other fingertips, then move up to the Achilles tendon to the calf muscle, alternating between your feet for a few minutes, which can effectively relieve dysmenorrhea. Practicing yoga and doing some simple yoga exercises can also help relieve the pain. Kneel down on your knees, sit on your heels, put your forehead on the ground, and stretch your arms along your sides. Hold this position for several minutes.

4. Taking painkillers

When you suddenly have dysmenorrhea, you can relieve it by taking painkillers. For example, aspirin, Yuanhu pain-relieving pills, etc. have good effects. When you have dysmenorrhea, take one tablet with milk, which will not hurt your stomach and can also prevent menstrual pain. Taking painkillers is for patients with severe dysmenorrhea. Generally, if the pain is mild, it can be relieved by hot compress. When dysmenorrhea occurs suddenly, you can apply a hot water bottle to the abdomen. If you don’t have a hot water bottle, filling a cup with hot water and applying it to the abdomen can also relieve the pain.