Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: Menstrual color is black and accompanied by small black clotsDuration and course of the current illness: 1 year
Current general condition: Persistent
Medical history: 1 year
Previous diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes: None
Doctor's answer:
Hello: Based on your symptoms, it is advisable to consider qi stagnation and blood stasis. You can take some herbal remedies such as Xiaoyao Pills, Qizhi Xiangfu Pills, Cihang Pills, Shaofu Zhuyu Pills, Yuemei Shu Chongji, Shixiao San, Danggui Imbibition Tablets, Fuke Desheng Pills, and Tiaojing Buxue Pills for regulation.Precautions:
1. Maintain a positive mood and avoid mental stress or emotional fluctuations. Some individuals may experience lower abdominal distension, back pain, breast tenderness, mild diarrhea, fatigue, drowsiness, emotional instability, irritability, or tendency to depression during menstruation, which are all normal and should not cause excessive concern.
2. Pay attention to hygiene to prevent infection. Keep the external genital area clean. Abstinence from sexual intercourse during menstruation is strictly required. Maintain warmth and avoid cold exposure. Avoid overexertion. Those with heavy menstrual flow should avoid consuming brown sugar.
3. Underwear should be soft, cotton, and well-ventilated. Wash and change them frequently, and ensure they are dried in the sun.
4. Avoid cold, sour, spicy, or irritating foods. Drink plenty of water to maintain regular bowel movements. Individuals with blood heat should consume more fresh fruits and vegetables before menstruation and avoid stimulating foods like scallions, garlic, chives, and ginger. Those with qi and blood deficiency should increase their nutritional intake, such as milk, eggs, soy milk, pork liver, spinach, pork, chicken, and mutton, while avoiding cold melons and fruits.