Patient's question:
Female, 29 years old, experiencing menstrual cramps during her period, and she feels this time it's even more severe than before. What should she eat to recover quickly from frequent menstrual cramps?Doctor's answer:
Dysmenorrhea is often caused by uterine cold. During this period, pay attention to nutrition and menstrual hygiene. Local cold compresses can help alleviate the pain, and medications such as Fenkepian (Phenylephrine and Caffeine Tablets) and Yuanhu Zhizhong Pian (Corydalis Rhizoma and Saussurea Lappa Tablets) can be used for symptomatic treatment. It is important to maintain a calm mood before and during menstruation, eliminate negative emotions, and gradually things will improve. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatment is also very effective. Different causes lead to different symptoms, and patients should seek systematic and standardized examinations at reputable tertiary hospitals as soon as possible to receive appropriate treatment. Additionally, patients should maintain regular sleep schedules, take precautions against cold and cold exposure, eat light and soft foods, ensure good ventilation, and drink plenty of hot water daily.