Where does dysmenorrhea hurt?

Women should be familiar with the condition of dysmenorrhea. Many people experience this condition. Women are very uncomfortable during dysmenorrhea. People will also take some measures to regulate it, such as keeping warm, drinking some brown sugar ginger water, etc. Some women only know that dysmenorrhea causes abdominal pain, but this is not an accurate statement. Dysmenorrhea mostly causes pain in the lower abdomen. The following is a detailed introduction to where the pain is caused by dysmenorrhea.

Many women think that dysmenorrhea is just stomach pain, but this is not very accurate. In medicine, dysmenorrhea mainly refers to pain in the lower abdomen. The lower abdomen refers to the abdomen surrounded by the pelvis below the navel and above the pubic bone, which is roughly where the uterus is located. For patients with severe pain, the pain may radiate to the lumbar sacral area, anus, perineum and other areas. The causes and pathogenesis of dysmenorrhea are mainly pain due to obstruction and pain due to lack of nourishment. Pain due to obstruction mainly refers to the invasion of external evils such as cold evil, heat evil, and qi stagnation by the body during the menstrual period. At this time, the blood stasis in the body cannot be discharged smoothly, causing pain due to obstruction. "Pain due to lack of nourishment" means that during the menstrual period, the uterus and the body are in a relatively empty state, and the patient's constitution is relatively weak, or the patient is in a state of liver and kidney deficiency. This is called "pain due to lack of nourishment". It is recommended that during the menstrual period, patients with dysmenorrhea can choose to apply hot compresses to the abdomen and pay attention to keeping the abdomen warm, especially avoid eating raw and cold foods. They can also choose to drink ginger and brown sugar water, and exercise regularly to strengthen their physical fitness and maintain a happy mood to reduce the occurrence of dysmenorrhea.

Dysmenorrhea Relief:

1. Eat a balanced diet: Although a healthy diet cannot eliminate menstrual cramps, it can work wonders in improving your overall health. Avoid junk food that is too sweet or too salty as it will make you bloated and slow down. Eat more vegetables, fruits, chicken, fish, and try to eat small meals frequently.

2. Avoid caffeine: The caffeine contained in coffee, tea, cola and chocolate makes you nervous and may cause discomfort during menstruation. Therefore, caffeine should be avoided. In addition, the oils contained in coffee may also irritate the small intestine.

3. Avoid alcohol: If you are prone to edema during menstruation, alcohol will aggravate this problem. Don't drink alcohol. If you must drink, limit it to 1-2 glasses of wine.

4. Stay warm: Keeping your body warm will speed up blood circulation and relax your muscles, especially the spasmodic and congested pelvic area. Drink plenty of hot herbal tea or hot lemon juice. You can also place a heating pad or hot water bottle on your abdomen for a few minutes at a time.

5. Exercise: Especially on the eve of menstruation, walking or engaging in other moderate exercise will make you more comfortable during menstruation.

6. Take painkillers: Aspirin can relieve menstrual pain and inhibit the effects of prostaglandins. When menstrual cramps start, take (1 tablet) with a little milk or food to avoid stomach upset, and continue taking until the menstrual cramps disappear.