Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: Menstruation stopped for one day, then came again for three consecutive days without clots. Is there a problem?Current general condition: Vomited once a few days ago and haven't had an appetite since. Nausea when thinking about certain foods.
Doctor's answer:
Hello: According to your description, the problem is not very serious. You should pay attention to the following points:1. Maintain a positive mood and avoid mental stress and emotional fluctuations. Some women may experience lower abdominal bloating, back pain, breast tenderness, mild diarrhea, fatigue, drowsiness, emotional instability, irritability, or tendency to depression during their menstrual period, which are all normal and there is no need to be overly anxious.
2. Pay attention to hygiene to prevent infection. Keep the external genital area clean. Sexual intercourse is absolutely forbidden during the menstrual period. Pay attention to keeping warm and avoid cold exposure. Avoid overexertion. Women with heavy menstrual flow should avoid consuming brown sugar.
3. Underwear should be soft, made of cotton, and have good ventilation and breathability. Wash and change underwear frequently, and dry the washed underwear in the sun.
4. Avoid eating cold, sour, spicy, or other stimulating foods. Drink plenty of warm water to keep bowel movements regular. Women with blood heat should eat more fresh fruits and vegetables before their period and avoid foods that stimulate the body's heat, such as scallions, garlic, chives, and ginger. Women with poor blood and qi should increase their nutrition regularly, such as milk, eggs, soy milk, pork liver, spinach, pork, chicken, lamb, etc., and avoid cold fruits and vegetables.
If the bleeding lasts for a long time, seek medical treatment for hemostasis promptly.