Patient's question:
Mainly recently, there has been an increase in menstrual flow during the period due to arthritis, and the history and effectiveness of previous treatments: It was diagnosed as arthritis, but I didn't think it might be a symptom of menopause, so I want to consult to see if it's related to menopause?Doctor's answer:
Some foods can help alleviate symptoms for patients with arthritis, but when using food, it is essential to choose the right ones, otherwise, it may affect the effectiveness. Here, the concept of "matching the condition" mainly refers to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) classifying rheumatoid arthritis as Bi syndrome and dividing it into four types: Wind Bi, Cold Bi, Dampness Bi, and Heat Bi. Different foods are used based on the type. Generally, Wind Bi is suitable for ginger, scallions, etc.; Cold Bi is suitable for pepper, dried ginger, etc.; Dampness Bi is suitable for coix seed, Chinese yam, etc.; and Heat Bi is suitable for winter melon, loofah, and mung bean sprouts. Menopause is a gynecological disease prone to occurrence, and during the treatment period, women need to pay attention to their self-care, especially in terms of nursing. It is recommended that patients avoid sexual activity during the treatment period.