What to do about dysmenorrhea

What to do about dysmenorrhea?

Dysmenorrhea can be improved through general treatment, physical therapy, medication, etc. Dysmenorrhea usually refers to symptoms such as lower abdominal pain and swelling during menstruation. The above treatments can relieve the discomfort.

1. General treatment:

Avoid strenuous exercise or heavy physical labor during dysmenorrhea. Try to rest more, ensure adequate sleep, and avoid eating foods such as hot peppers, garlic, and ice cream. This can relieve pain to a certain extent.

2. Physical therapy:

You can also use a hot water bottle to apply heat to your abdomen, which can promote local blood circulation and thus improve dysmenorrhea.

3. Taking medication:

If the pain symptoms are severe and the symptoms do not improve significantly after using the above two methods, you can take medication under the guidance of a doctor. Common medications include ibuprofen sustained-release capsules, acetaminophen tablets, diclofenac sodium sustained-release tablets, etc.

In addition to the common methods mentioned above, it can also be relieved through traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture, massage and other methods, but it must be performed by professional Chinese medicine practitioners. During dysmenorrhea, negative emotions such as tension and anxiety may occur. Family members can give patients more care and help eliminate negative emotions, thereby promoting rapid recovery of the body.