What should women do if they have stomachache during menstruation?

　　Dysmenorrhea reason

　　Severe abdominal pain that occurs during menstruation and disappears naturally after menstruation is called dysmenorrhea. Most dysmenorrhea occurs during menstruation, and some people experience it a few days before menstruation. after menstruation stomach ache Aggravated, everything is normal after menstruation. The characteristics of abdominal pain are closely related to menstruation. Abdominal pain will not occur without menstruation. Therefore, abdominal pain that is not related to menstruation is not dysmenorrhea. Dysmenorrhea can be divided into two types: primary dysmenorrhea and secondary dysmenorrhea. Primary dysmenorrhea refers to abdominal pain that occurs from the beginning of menstruation, while secondary dysmenorrhea refers to abdominal pain during menstruation that only occurs after several or more years of menstruation. The causes of the two types of dysmenorrhea are different. The causes of primary dysmenorrhea are Uterus The latter condition is called membranous dysmenorrhea if the orifice is narrow, the uterus is underdeveloped, or there is a large amount of endometrium in the menstrual blood. Sometimes menstrual blood contains blood clots, which can also cause abdominal pain. The most common causes of secondary dysmenorrhea are disease caused by, for example, endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease , pelvic congestion, etc. In recent years, it has been discovered that increased synthesis of prostaglandins in the endometrium can also cause dysmenorrhea. Therefore, it is necessary to determine the cause of dysmenorrhea through examination and then treat the cause.

　　Dietary care for dysmenorrhea

　　Women experience pain in the lower abdomen and lumbosacral region before or during menstruation. In severe cases, severe abdominal pain, pale complexion, cold hands and feet, or even fainting are called "dysmenorrhea", also known as "menstrual abdominal pain". The pain often lasts for several hours or 1-2 days. Generally, the abdominal pain is relieved after the menstrual blood flows smoothly. This disease is more common in young women and is one of the common diseases in women. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that dysmenorrhea is often caused by poor circulation of Qi and blood or deficiency of Qi and blood. clinical Symptoms such as qi stagnation and blood stasis, cold coagulation of the uterus, weakness of qi and blood, and dampness and heat are common symptoms. Diet therapy can play a better role in prevention and treatment. Patients with dysmenorrhea should eat a light and easy-to-digest diet within 3-5 days before menstruation. You should eat foods that are easy to digest and absorb. You should not overeat. In particular, you should avoid eating raw and cold foods, because raw and cold foods can stimulate the contraction of the uterus and fallopian tubes, thereby inducing or aggravating dysmenorrhea. When menstruation has begun, you should avoid all raw, cold, indigestible and irritating foods, such as peppers, raw onions, raw garlic, pepper, strong alcohol, etc. During this period, patients can eat some sour foods, such as sauerkraut, vinegar, etc. Sour foods can relieve pain. Patients with dysmenorrhea should have a diversified diet and avoid a partial eclipse. They should regularly eat vegetables and fruits that can regulate qi and activate blood circulation, such as shepherd's purse, orchid root, coriander, carrots, oranges, bergamot, ginger, etc. Those who are weak and have insufficient qi and blood should often eat foods that can replenish qi, blood, liver and kidneys, such as chicken, duck, fish, egg , milk, animal liver and kidney, fish, beans, etc.