Patient's question:
Symptom Description: My period has been going on for two days, and it's just black in color. On the first day, I had lower back pain, dry mouth, fatigue, and irritability.Past Treatment and Effect: I haven't been treated for it. Sometimes I take anti-inflammatory medication.
Help Needed: I just want a truthful answer and don't want to go to the hospital, thank you!
Doctor's answer:
Stay cheerful and avoid mental stress and emotional fluctuations. Some individuals may experience lower abdominal distension, backache, breast tenderness, mild diarrhea, fatigue, drowsiness, emotional instability, irritability, or tendency to depression during menstruation, which are all normal and there is no need to be overly anxious.Pay attention to hygiene to prevent infection. Maintain cleanliness of the external genitalia. Intercourse is absolutely forbidden during menstruation. Keep warm and avoid cold exposure. Avoid overexertion. Those with heavy menstrual flow should avoid consuming brown sugar.
Avoid eating raw, cold, sour, spicy, or stimulating foods. Drink plenty of warm water to ensure regular bowel movements. Individuals with blood heat should consume more fresh fruits and vegetables before menstruation and avoid stimulating foods like garlic, onions, leeks, and ginger. Those with poor blood circulation and qi deficiency should increase their nutritional intake regularly, such as milk, eggs, soy milk, pork liver, spinach, pork, chicken, lamb, etc., while avoiding raw and cold fruits.