Belly distension before menstruation

A bloated lower abdomen before the menstrual period is a common physiological manifestation. Some women often use this manifestation to judge whether their menstruation is about to come. Of course, if the bloating of the lower abdomen is more serious, it may even cause severe pain. At this time, it is best to go to the hospital for examination in time. This situation may also be related to some diseases. Let's take a look at this aspect.

Belly distension before menstruation

1. This condition is a reaction before menstruation. Before menstruation, it is common to experience swelling of the hands, feet, and face, and a feeling of bloating in the abdomen. Some people have abdominal distension, while most girls will have constipation, lower abdominal pain, and breast pain.

2. It is recommended to go to the hospital for a detailed examination to determine the cause of the disease. Pay attention to drinking more brown sugar water during menstruation, which has a warming effect. Keep warm and apply massage therapy to the lower abdomen to relieve pain.

How does TCM treat symptoms?

(1) Liver depression and Qi stagnation: Women in this group usually have bad moods or are under great pressure in life. They usually have breast nipple pain that cannot be touched, accompanied by irritability, chest tightness, rib cramps, irritability, nausea, swelling and pain in the lower abdomen, dark blood clots in menstruation, uncoordinated sexual life, dark spots on the face, etc. Treatment should focus on regulating the liver, qi and stomach. Commonly used medicines include Linderae odoratum, Curcuma aromatica, Citrus citron, White peony root, Citrus aurantium, Atractylodes macrocephala, malt, Rhizoma Smilacis Glabrae, etc.

(ii) Liver depression and spleen dampness: Common symptoms include premenstrual breast pain, obvious tenderness, lower abdominal pain with a feeling of heaviness, poor appetite, weakness in the limbs, easy diarrhea, excessive vaginal discharge, and light-colored menstruation. Treatment requires strengthening the spleen, eliminating dampness and promoting qi circulation. Commonly used medicines include Poria cocos, Atractylodes macrocephala, Coix seed, Magnolia officinalis, Toosendan fruit, Albizzia julibrissin bark, etc.

(III) Liver and Kidney Yin Deficiency: In addition to the symptoms of breast tenderness, these women may also often experience fever, restless sleep, headache and dizziness, hot hands and feet, red lips, easy ulcers on the lips and tongue, thin body and inability to gain weight, back pain, weak knees, etc. Treatment should focus on nourishing the kidney and liver. Commonly used medicines include Adenophora Root, Ophiopogon japonicus, Rehmannia glutinosa, Toosendan Fructus, Cyperus rotundus, White Peony Root, Salvia miltiorrhiza, and Eupatorium fortunei.