Reason for excessive pain during periods
Until menopause, most women get their periods once a month. During this time they feel a lot of pain. During this period, problems like stomach cramps, mood swings and fatigue also occur. But some women experience severe pain during periods and it lasts for several days. This pain increases so much that women face problems even in doing their daily chores. In medical language this condition is called dysmenorrhea. Why does this happen and is it dangerous? Let us know about this from experts.
Dr. Saloni Chadha, Associate Professor in the Department of Gynecology at RML Hospital, Delhi, says that every woman experiences pain at the beginning of her period. This pain can be both severe and mild, but in some women the pain can last for several days and it is severe. The reason for this is that prostaglandin hormone is produced in the body of women during periods. In some women, this hormone is produced in excess. If it is produced in excess then the muscles of the uterus of women shrink more. Due to this contraction, the pain intensifies and lasts for several days.
Dr. Saloni explains that women who have problems with fibroids or cysts also have more pain during periods. If a woman is under mental stress and her cortisol hormone level is increasing, then this can also cause pain.
Some symptoms can be serious
Dr. Saloni says that it is normal to have more pain for one or two days during periods, but if it continues for other days also and due to this there is difficulty in doing any kind of work, then a doctor should be consulted in this matter. If some symptoms are visible such as heavy bleeding, vomiting, fever or dizziness along with pain, then go to the hospital immediately. Do not be careless in this matter.
what things to keep in mind
It is good to drink lukewarm water during periods.
Apply a heating pad on the stomach.
Include green vegetables and fruits in your diet.
get enough sleep every day
Do not take mental stress.