Patient's question:
Symptom Description: I have severe abdominal pain and vomiting every time my period starts. Did this symptom start after having sexual intercourse with my boyfriend? What could be the reason? Medical History and Treatment Effects: I have never received any treatment. Desired Help: I hope the doctor can tell me if medication can solve this.Doctor's answer:
Three to five days before menstruation, the diet should be light and easy to digest. It is advisable to consume easily digestible and absorbable foods, avoiding overeating. In particular, raw and cold foods should be avoided, as they can stimulate uterine and fallopian tube contractions, potentially inducing or exacerbating menstrual cramps. Once menstruation has started, it is even more important to avoid all raw, cold, and indigestible or irritating foods, such as chili peppers, raw scallions, raw garlic, pepper, and strong alcohol. During this period, patients can moderately consume acidic foods like pickled vegetables and vinegar, as acidic foods can help alleviate pain.Women with menstrual cramps should maintain a varied diet and avoid excessive consumption of any single food. It is recommended to regularly eat vegetables and fruits that promote Qi regulation and blood circulation, such as chrysanthemum greens, daylily roots, coriander, carrots, oranges, (fuyou - fragrant orange), and ginger. Those who are physically weak or have insufficient Qi and blood should frequently consume foods that replenish Qi, blood, and the Liver and Kidney, such as chicken, duck, fish, eggs, milk, animal livers and kidneys, and legumes.