You may already have experienced stomach cramps before and during menstruation takes place. A medical condition called dysmenorrhea is indeed common. According to some studies, the inconvenience experienced by almost all women who are menstruating.
Securities abdominal cramps experienced by women during menstruation varies. There is pain, but still able to lead the activity. But there are also experiencing the impact to interfere with daily activities. Stomach cramps itself is described as pain or as if someone had stabbed in the lower abdomen, sometimes spreading to the back and thigh area.
Abdominal cramps can occur because the body changes during menstruation. During this period, the contraction of the uterine wall is stronger than usual. These contractions occur so that the uterine lining to shed the blood of menstruation. Well, the contraction will also hit the blood vessels that lines the uterus. This can cut off blood flow was delivering oxygen to the uterus. As a result of lack of oxygen tissue in the uterus starts to produce chemicals that trigger pain, including prostaglandins. This substance causes the uterine muscles to contract harder, and more pain in the lower abdominal area.
To overcome such inconveniences, there are some easy ways you can do the following:
Most cases of stomach cramps during menstruation is a normal thing to happen and is not something dangerous. Even so, there are cramps that indicates you have health problems such as endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, or uterine fibroids.
It is advisable to consult a doctor if you experience abdominal cramps and feels very ill and came suddenly, with fever, came out blood clots in large quantities, or vaginal discharge is thick and smelly.
Securities abdominal cramps experienced by women during menstruation varies. There is pain, but still able to lead the activity. But there are also experiencing the impact to interfere with daily activities. Stomach cramps itself is described as pain or as if someone had stabbed in the lower abdomen, sometimes spreading to the back and thigh area.
Abdominal cramps can occur because the body changes during menstruation. During this period, the contraction of the uterine wall is stronger than usual. These contractions occur so that the uterine lining to shed the blood of menstruation. Well, the contraction will also hit the blood vessels that lines the uterus. This can cut off blood flow was delivering oxygen to the uterus. As a result of lack of oxygen tissue in the uterus starts to produce chemicals that trigger pain, including prostaglandins. This substance causes the uterine muscles to contract harder, and more pain in the lower abdominal area.
To overcome such inconveniences, there are some easy ways you can do the following:
- Drink plenty of water. During menstruation, you can set up a water bottle that is easy to carry for traveling. By adding the lemon juice into it will give taste and appetite. Drinking water does not relieve cramps directly. However, water can overcome flatulence, a condition that can make the cramps feel worse.
- Consumption of food accordingly. The type of food that is appropriate for this condition are foods that are low in fat and rich in fiber such as fruits, green vegetables, nuts, and whole grains. As much as possible avoid fatty foods, fried or fast food.
- In addition, you also need the intake of vitamins such as vitamin B1, B6, and E. Then the intake of other nutrients such as zinc, magnesium and omega-3 fatty acids. Eating intake can reduce the hormones that cause muscle cramps or can help relieve muscle tension and inflammation.
- Warm compresses. You can put a hot water bottle (not boiling water) to areas cramps. In addition to relieving pain, sensation of warmth can also make the area feel more relaxed cramps.
- Come on, do not be lazy motion. Discomfort during menstruation may make you lazy to move alias 'mager'. But you have to fight it actively moves like exercising. With exercise, the body can produce endorphins, hormones that can reduce pain and improve the mood. You can do sports that include aerobics, running, leisurely stroll, cycling, or swimming.
- You can exercise that makes the body and mind to relax such as yoga or pilates.
- Pamper the body with a massage. Gently massage the lower abdomen area with a circular motion may help relieve pain. You can do massage a few days before your period arrives.
- May, anyway, downing drugs. You can take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen and aspirin. If after downing this medication you still feel the pain, you can change the type of other NSAIDs such as mefenamic acid or naproxen.
- If you have a history of asthma, kidney or liver problems, avoid taking NSAIDs.
- Eating paracetamol can also be used as an alternative. Side effects are issued may be less, but it's effective in reducing the pain was not as NSAIDs.
- If you want to resolve stomach cramps with medication, read the rules of its useful life and was advised to consulted a doctor.
Most cases of stomach cramps during menstruation is a normal thing to happen and is not something dangerous. Even so, there are cramps that indicates you have health problems such as endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, or uterine fibroids.
It is advisable to consult a doctor if you experience abdominal cramps and feels very ill and came suddenly, with fever, came out blood clots in large quantities, or vaginal discharge is thick and smelly.
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