Patient's question:
Hello! I would like to ask what is the reason for my girlfriend's frequent stomach pain after her miscarriage when she has her period? Also, what should she eat to treat anemia caused by the miscarriage? Thank you!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 uterus, Qi and blood deficiency, and damp-heat accumulation in the lower abdomen. Dietary therapy can play a good role in prevention and treatment.For menstrual pain patients, it is advisable 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, they should avoid cold foods, as these can stimulate uterine and fallopian tube contractions, thereby inducing or exacerbating menstrual pain. Once menstruation has started, 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 or vinegar, as sour foods can help alleviate pain. Additionally, menstrual pain patients should maintain regular bowel movements before or after menstruation. They should try to consume more honey, bananas, celery, sweet potatoes, etc., as constipation can trigger menstrual pain and increase discomfort. Some people believe that menstrual pain patients can benefit from drinking a small amount of red wine, which can help regulate mood, relieve liver stagnation, and promote Qi flow. Red wine has a pungent and sweet, warm nature. The pungent flavor can dispel and promote, making it effective for menstrual pain caused by cold and damp stagnation by warming the body, expelling cold and dampness, and promoting blood circulation. The sweet and moistening properties can nourish and soothe, providing warmth, blood nourishment, and pain relief for menstrual pain caused by Qi and blood deficiency. Menstrual pain patients should maintain a varied diet and avoid excessive consumption of any single food. They should regularly eat vegetables and fruits that help regulate Qi and blood flow, such as chrysanthemum leaves, orchid roots, coriander, carrots, oranges,, and ginger. People with weak constitutions and Qi and blood deficiency should frequently consume foods that replenish Qi and blood.