Patient's question:
I got married last year. Recently, I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain, especially during my period. I'm very worried it might affect fertility, and I'm also extremely sensitive to cold and coldness. Can women with uterine cold eat chili peppers?Doctor's answer:
Your condition may be due to a tendency towards a deficiency and cold constitution, and can be treated with moxibustion. Generally, moxibustion is focused on the Du meridian. It is advisable to maintain a light diet and avoid spicy and irritating foods. Drink plenty of water and get plenty of sunlight. Spicy and irritating foods can cause discomfort such as accelerated gastrointestinal motility, bloating, and hemorrhoid flare-ups, and should also be avoided. Smoking, alcohol, and drugs may lead to low fetal weight, developmental issues, or even congenital abnormalities, and should be avoided as much as possible.