Patient's question:
During menstruation, there are blood clots. Sometimes, there is a piece that resembles a blood clot but is elastic and does not dissolve, with a pink color. Lower abdominal pain and a feeling of coolness, along with vomiting, occur. The individual has never been pregnant.Doctor's answer:
Hello, Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that menstrual pain is often caused by poor blood and Qi circulation or Qi and blood deficiency. Clinically, common symptoms include Qi stagnation and blood stasis, cold congelation in the uterine cavity, Qi and blood deficiency, damp-heat accumulation in the lower abdomen, etc. Dietary therapy can play a good role in prevention and treatment.For menstrual pain patients, it is recommended to follow a light and easily digestible diet 3-5 days before the onset of menstruation. They should consume easily digestible foods and avoid overeating. In particular, it is advisable to avoid cold foods, as they can stimulate uterine and fallopian tube contractions, thereby inducing or worsening menstrual pain. Once menstruation has begun, it is even more important to avoid all cold, indigestible, and irritating foods, such as chili peppers, raw scallions, raw garlic, pepper, and strong alcohol. During this period, patients can eat some sour foods, such as pickled vegetables and vinegar, as sour foods can help alleviate pain. Additionally, menstrual pain patients should maintain regular bowel movements before or after menstruation. It is best to consume more honey, bananas, celery, sweet potatoes, etc., as constipation can trigger menstrual pain and increase discomfort. Some people believe that drinking a little wine can help relax the mood, relieve liver qi stagnation, and promote smooth Qi flow. Red wine has a pungent and sweet, warm nature. The pungent flavor disperses and promotes Qi, which can dispel cold and dampness, invigorate blood, and unblock the meridians for menstrual pain caused by cold and dampness stagnation. The sweet and moistening properties can nourish and soothe, providing warming, blood-nourishing, and pain-relieving effects for menstrual pain caused by Qi and blood deficiency. Menstrual pain patients should have a varied diet and avoid picky eating. They should regularly consume vegetables and fruits that regulate Qi and invigorate blood, such as chrysanthemum leaves, orchid roots, coriander, carrots, oranges,, and ginger. People with weak constitutions and Qi and blood deficiency should frequently eat foods that replenish Qi and blood,