Patient's question:
I have been in pain since I started menstruating. When I was younger, the pain wasn't very severe, but as I have gotten older, the menstrual cramps have become worse. Every time I have severe pain where I can't eat or walk, and medication doesn't provide relief.Doctor's answer:
Pain often manifests as cramping accompanied by lower back pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, or nausea and vomiting. During menstruation, women are more susceptible to catching colds due to weakened immunity. Pay attention to regular exercise to strengthen your physical fitness. During periods of menstrual pain, rest in bed and apply cold compresses to the lower abdomen. During menstrual pain, you can take blood-activating medications such as Tianqi Menstrual Pain Capsules or Yuanhu Pain Relieving Tablets. Acupuncture or massage at acupoints like Guanyuan, Zusanli, and Sanyinjiao can also be effective.Considering your condition, there may be a possibility of gynecological inflammation or cervicitis. Some chronic inflammation may not show obvious symptoms in daily life but becomes noticeable before or after menstruation or after sexual activity.