Patient's question:
How to Deal with a Constant Monthly SalaryDetailed Medical Condition and Purpose of Consultation: Etiology and Treatment Plan
Doctor's answer:
1. Maintain a positive mood and avoid mental stress and emotional fluctuations. Some women may experience lower abdominal bloating, back pain, breast tenderness, mild diarrhea, fatigue, drowsiness, emotional instability, irritability, or tendency to depression during their menstrual period, which are all normal and there is no need to be overly anxious.2. Pay attention to hygiene to prevent infection. Keep the external genitalia clean. Pay attention to warmth and avoid cold exposure. Avoid overexertion. Women with heavy menstrual flow should avoid consuming brown sugar.
3. Avoid excessive dieting, smoking, and limiting alcohol intake. Pay attention to your dietary structure and consume more lean meat, grains, dark green leafy vegetables, and calcium-rich foods. Avoid excessive consumption of cold and raw foods. Maintain a cheerful mood, exercise more, and improve your physical fitness.
4. Wear soft, cotton underwear with good ventilation and breathability. Wash and change your underwear frequently, and ensure they are dried in the sun.
5. Avoid eating cold, sour, spicy, or irritating foods. Drink plenty of warm water to keep bowel movements regular. Women with blood heat should consume more fresh fruits and vegetables before their period and avoid foods that stimulate fire, such as scallions, garlic, chives, and ginger. Women with poor qi and blood should increase their nutrition regularly, such as milk, eggs, soy milk, pork liver, spinach, pork, chicken, and mutton, while avoiding cold fruits and vegetables.
6. For long-term menstrual irregularities, dietary adjustments can be helpful, such as drinking black fungus-red dates tea, strong black sugar tea, or hawthorn-red sugar tea. If symptoms do not improve, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly to identify the cause and follow medical advice for early, targeted treatment.