Patient's question:
I got married last year. Recently, I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain, especially during my period. I'm very worried about it affecting my fertility, and I'm also extremely sensitive to cold and coldness. Could you please tell me what could be causing the swollen and painful area under my left breast?Doctor's answer:
Lumps under the armpits are likely supernumerary breasts. Irregular menstruation is greatly related to factors such as feeling cold, bad mood, and dieting. You didn't mention your age or whether your menstruation was normal before. If you're worried, it's still best to see a doctor. Many young people have irregular menstruation these days. Your condition might be caused by qi deficiency failing to control blood flow, often resulting from prolonged illness, exhaustion, or spleen deficiency leading to qi deficiency. When qi deficiency fails to regulate blood circulation, it causes blood to leak outside the vessels; alternatively, chronic blood loss can deplete qi, turning it into qi deficiency that can no longer hold blood. It is recommended to use a large dose of Astragalus root decoction to boost qi and stop bleeding.