What should I do if my aunt has a stomachache?

Stomach pain can be relieved by using hot compresses on the abdomen, moderate exercise, adjusting diet, taking painkillers, and Chinese medicine conditioning. Dysmenorrhea is usually caused by excessive secretion of prostaglandins, abnormal uterine contractions, cold, mental stress, endometriosis and other reasons.

1. Apply heat to the abdomen

Apply a hot water bottle or baby warmer to the lower abdomen and keep the temperature at 40-45 degrees Celsius for 15-20 minutes each time. Hot compress can promote pelvic blood circulation, relieve uterine smooth muscle spasm, and has a significant effect on primary dysmenorrhea. Be careful to avoid scalding the skin. People with diabetes and skin sensory disorders should use it with caution.

2. Moderate exercise

Low-intensity aerobic exercise such as walking and yoga during menstruation can stimulate the secretion of endorphins and help reduce pain. It is recommended to exercise for 20-30 minutes every day to avoid strenuous exercise that may cause increased menstrual flow. Patients with adenomyosis may experience worsening pain during exercise and should stop immediately.

3. Adjust your diet

Increase the intake of warm foods such as brown sugar ginger tea and mutton soup, and avoid raw, cold and high-salt foods. Appropriate supplementation of magnesium (such as nuts, dark green vegetables) can reduce muscle twitching, and Omega-3 fatty acids (such as deep-sea fish) can inhibit inflammatory factors. People with weak gastrointestinal function need to control their dietary fiber intake.

4. Take painkillers

Ibuprofen sustained-release capsules relieve pain by inhibiting prostaglandin synthase and have less irritation to the gastrointestinal tract； Naproxen sodium tablets are suitable for moderate to severe dysmenorrhea, but are contraindicated in patients with asthma. ； Diclofenac sodium suppositories are administered rectally and are suitable for patients with severe vomiting. All medications should be taken after meals and should be used for no more than 3 consecutive days.

5. Traditional Chinese Medicine Conditioning

Moxibustion on acupuncture points such as Guanyuan and Sanyinjiao can warm the meridians and dispel cold. Each moxibustion lasts for 15 minutes.； Danggui Shaoyao Powder is suitable for dysmenorrhea due to Qi and blood deficiency, and Shaofu Zhuyu Wan is suitable for cold coagulation and blood stasis type. Acupuncture treatment must be performed by professional physicians. Syndrome differentiation should be made before taking traditional Chinese medicine to avoid self-medication.

During menstruation, be sure to keep your abdomen warm and avoid swimming, bathing, and other activities that may cause infection. Drink 1500-2000 ml of warm water every day and wear loose cotton underwear. 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 cannot be relieved, a gynecological ultrasound examination should be performed promptly to rule out organic diseases. Establish a regular schedule, reduce caffeine intake one week before menstruation, and relieve anxiety through meditation and other methods.