How to prevent colds during menstruation

 　　cold is very common disease , the average person has a wide range of medicines to choose from when they catch a cold, but female Menstrual cold medicine must be used with caution. Improper use will cause blood qi disorder, blood stasis, and induce Dysmenorrhea、amenorrhea , fatigue and other diseases.

　　1. Wind-heat and cold : Those who feel wind-heat and have symptoms such as fever, headache, sore throat, dry mouth, etc. can use heat-clearing and detoxifying drugs, such as Yinqiao Powder, Sangju Yin, Sangxing Decoction, etc. However, when taking the medicine, some pungent and warm medicines should be added appropriately, or taken with ginger decoction to limit the side effects of heat-clearing and detoxifying drugs to prevent them from being excessive, blocking Qi and blood, and causing future troubles.

　　2. Cold and cold : Those who feel wind-cold and have severe aversion to cold, mild fever, and nasal congestion and runny nose as the main symptoms should choose anti-cold medicines that are pungent, warm, and relieve the symptoms.

　　Decoctions such as Guizhi Decoction and Xingsu Powder are suitable, and Chinese patent medicines such as Fenghanmao Granules, Huoxiang Zhengqi Water (capsules), and Jingfang Baidu Powder can be used for symptomatic treatment.

　　3. Heat enters the blood room : It is caused by wind and rain during menstruation or wading in water during menstruation. The fever is malaria-like and is light during the day and severe at night. Xiaochaihu Decoction should be used as the main treatment. Those with particularly serious conditions should be hospitalized for treatment in a timely manner.

　　“"It's medicine that contains three parts of poison." Women must be careful when taking medicine for colds during menstruation!

　　During the menstrual period, the body is weak and the body resistance decreases, so it is easy to catch wind and cold, so we need to pay more attention to menstrual health care. What do we need to pay attention to?

　　1. Keep the vulva clean. Rinse the vulva frequently with clean warm water to avoid scabbing of menstrual blood.

　　When cleaning the vulva, do not soak the lower body in water. To prevent dirty water from seeping into the vagina. Not to mention using foot towels and foot washing water to wash the vulva. The basin for washing the vulva should also be separated from the basin for washing the feet. When using toilet paper after defecation, wipe it from right to front and back to avoid bringing bacteria around the anus to the vulva.

　　2. Maintain an optimistic and stable mood.

　　During menstruation, girls often feel irritable, irritable or depressed due to certain physical discomforts, such as breast bloating, backache, lower abdominal distension, and headaches. Mood fluctuations in turn affect menstruation. Keeping your mood comfortable and self-regulating your emotions can reduce menstrual discomfort and prevent menstrual cramps. Menstrual disorders。

　　3. Appropriately control the amount of exercise. Pay attention to rest during the menstrual period and maintain adequate sleep to enhance the body's resistance.

　　Avoid strenuous physical activity and heavy physical activity. If female students attend physical education classes during their menstrual period, they can explain the situation to the teacher and participate in some light sports, such as gymnastics, walking, playing badminton or table tennis, etc.\

　　4. Keep warm.

　　During menstruation, the body's resistance decreases and the pelvic cavity becomes congested, so you should keep warm. Avoid getting wet in the rain, wading in water, swimming, bathing, washing your hair and feet with cold water, and it is best not to sit on the ground that is too wet. Don't drink too many cold drinks in summer to avoid injury, catching cold, stimulating pelvic vasoconstriction, leading to reduced menstruation or sudden menopause, and other diseases.

　　5. Pay attention to dietary hygiene and strengthen nutrition.

　　During menstruation, you can eat foods that are easy to digest and absorb. Such as eggs, lean meat, soy products, vegetables, and fruits. At the same time, drink more boiled water, increase the frequency of urination, and flush the urethra to prevent inflammation. Avoid eating cold, spicy and irritating foods to keep bowel movements smooth and reduce pelvic congestion.

　　6. Keep records of menstrual cycles.

　　By recording, you can observe whether your menstruation is regular and help you prepare for menstruation. If your period does not come on time, you should see a doctor so that the cause can be discovered in time.

　　7. During menstrual period, be careful to choose sanitary napkins that you can trust.

　　Girls after menarche should prepare sanitary napkins and replace them in time during menstruation. The editor reminds us that girls should pay attention to the cultivation of eating and living habits. Good eating habits and living habits will help us spend a relaxing and happy "holiday"!

　　A warm reminder to ensure nutrition during menstruation, be more careful not to catch cold, and eat more warm foods. In order to prevent women from catching colds during menstruation, they can eat more warm foods such as beef, chicken, rabbit meat, and longan meat.