What should I do if my aunt has a stomachache?

Stomach pain in aunts can be relieved by applying hot compresses to the abdomen, drinking ginger syrup, taking painkillers, moderate exercise, and traditional Chinese medicine conditioning. Dysmenorrhea is usually caused by excessive secretion of prostaglandins, abnormal uterine contractions, endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, mental stress and other factors.

1. Apply heat to the abdomen

Apply a hot water bottle or baby warmer to the lower abdomen, and control the temperature at 40-50 degrees Celsius for 15-30 minutes each time. Hot compress can promote local blood circulation, relieve uterine smooth muscle spasm, and has a better effect on primary dysmenorrhea. Be careful to avoid scalding your skin, and avoid taking baths in overheated water during menstruation.

2. Drink ginger syrup

Take 3-5 slices of fresh ginger, add 20 grams of brown sugar, brew with boiling water and drink, 2-3 times a day. Gingerol can inhibit prostaglandin synthesis, and brown sugar can supplement energy. It is suitable for women who have chills and cold hands and feet during menstruation, but diabetics should reduce the amount of sugar.

3. Take painkillers

In case of severe pain, you can use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen sustained-release capsules, acetaminophen tablets, and naproxen sodium tablets as directed by your doctor. This type of drug reduces prostaglandin production by inhibiting cyclooxygenase. It is recommended to take it in the early stages of pain for better results. People with a history of gastric ulcer should use it with caution.

4. Moderate exercise

On the 2nd to 3rd day of menstruation, you can do low-intensity exercise such as walking and yoga for 20-30 minutes each time. Exercise can promote endorphin secretion and reduce pain sensitivity, but strenuous exercise such as swimming and jumping should be avoided. Exercise intensity for patients with adenomyosis needs to be adjusted individually.

5. Traditional Chinese Medicine conditioning

Motherwort granules can be used for qi stagnation and blood stasis type, Aifu Nuangong Pills can be used for cold coagulation and blood stasis type, and Wuji Baifeng Pills can be used for kidney deficiency type. It is recommended to start conditioning 1 week before menstruation, and cooperate with Sanyinjiao and Guanyuan point massage. It needs to be treated based on syndrome differentiation by a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, and long-term self-medication should be avoided.

During menstruation, you should keep your abdomen warm, avoid raw or cold foods, and ensure 7-8 hours of sleep every day. Record the duration, pain level and accompanying symptoms of each dysmenorrhea. If there is non-menstrual pain, a sudden increase in menstrual flow or the pain seriously affects your life, you need to see a gynecologist in time to rule out organic diseases. You can practice abdominal breathing to relieve tension, and aerobic exercise three times a week can help improve pelvic blood circulation.