Can rubbing the base of the thumb relieve menstrual pain?

Can rubbing the base of the thumb relieve menstrual pain?

Menstrual pain is also called dysmenorrhea. Generally speaking, rubbing the base of the thumb can relieve symptoms. Dysmenorrhea can also be relieved through general treatment, medication, physical therapy, etc.

Massaging the base of the thumb can also help relieve symptoms, because there is a Hegu acupoint near the base of the thumb, which belongs to the hand yangming large intestine meridian and has the effect of dredging meridians and relieving pain. Massaging acupoints can help relieve symptoms such as headaches, dysmenorrhea, toothaches, and red and swollen eyes.

1. General treatment:

Dysmenorrhea is one of the most common gynecological symptoms, and the clinical symptoms are mainly lower abdominal pain, lumbar pain, leg pain, headache, etc. It may be related to mental factors, physical factors and other factors. It can be relieved by ensuring adequate rest, regular and moderate exercise, and correcting bad living habits.

2. Drug treatment:

Drugs such as ibuprofen sustained-release tablets, dexketoprofen capsules, and diclofenac sodium sustained-release tablets can be used to relieve pain under the guidance of a doctor.

3. Physical therapy:

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and high-intensity focused ultrasound techniques can also be used for treatment.

In addition to the above methods, surgical relief such as uterine nerve blockade, cervical dilation, and lesion resection can also be used. Pay attention to rest during menstruation and avoid abdominal colds.