Patient's question:
Medical Description: Menstruation lasted for 7 days, with red flow for the first 6 days and coffee-colored discharge on the 7th day.History of Treatment and Effect: Have not seen a doctor.
Help Needed: Is this normal?
Doctor's answer:
Days of menstruation exceeding 7 days are considered prolonged. If this persists for a long time, it is not normal and may be caused by endocrine disorders or some gynecological diseases. It is necessary to go to the hospital for a check-up to identify the specific issue and receive timely treatment to regulate the menstrual cycle. If there are no problems after the examination, it is recommended to consult a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner, as it may be related to pathological factors such as kidney deficiency, blood deficiency, blood cold, blood stasis, qi stagnation, and phlegm obstruction. TCM practitioners can comprehensively analyze your symptoms, medical history, tongue coating, and pulse to provide a dialectical treatment using traditional Chinese medicine, which can be quite effective. In terms of diet, it is advisable to reduce the intake of foods such as chili peppers, pickled vegetables, fried foods, and tobacco and alcohol, as these can be beneficial.