Patient's question:
Female, 32 years old, my body is relatively weak, especially during my period, I suffer from severe menstrual cramps. How can I deal with the excruciating pain of menstrual cramps?Doctor's answer:
Severe menstrual cramps generally require consideration of cold-dampness stagnation and qi stagnation with blood stasis. For treatment, it is best to have a thorough examination by a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner. If qi stagnation with blood stasis is present, the treatment should focus on invigorating blood and resolving stasis. If cold-dampness stagnation is the issue, the treatment can involve modifying the Wenyi Decoction to help restore balance. Different causes lead to different symptoms, and patients should seek systematic and standardized examinations at reputable tertiary hospitals as soon as possible to receive targeted treatment. Additionally, patients should maintain regular sleep patterns, take precautions against cold and dampness, consume light and soft foods in their daily diet, ensure good ventilation, and drink plenty of warm water.