Having diarrhea every morning during menstruation
Jun 01, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lv Aiming
Introduction
Menstruation, commonly known as a period, and diarrhea, often referred to as "having loose bowels," may coincide in some women who experience daily morning diarrhea during their menstrual cycle. This could be due to physiological factors, or it might result from pathological conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or enteritis. Treatment should be tailored according to the specific underlying cause. In addition to the aforementioned causes, other possible factors include hormonal imbalances, acute gastroenteritis, and endometriosis.
Menstruation, commonly known as a period, and diarrhea, often referred to as "having loose bowels," may coincide—experiencing diarrhea every morning during menstruation could be caused by physiological factors, or it might result from pathological conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or enteritis. Different causes require different treatments. The specific analysis is as follows:
I. Physiological Factors
During menstruation, levels of estrogen and progesterone in the body decrease, which may lead to water and sodium retention and subsequently cause diarrhea. This is generally a normal phenomenon and symptoms typically resolve after the menstrual period ends.
II. Pathological Factors
1. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
If gastrointestinal motility disorders occur during menstruation, they may easily trigger irritable bowel syndrome, leading to symptoms such as diarrhea and abdominal pain. Under a doctor's guidance, medications such as Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus Triformis Live Tablets or Bacillus Subtilis Diplobacillus Granules may be used for treatment.
2. Enteritis
Inflammation of the gastrointestinal mucosa may increase intestinal contents and reduce absorptive function, thereby causing the aforementioned symptoms. Treatment may include medications such as mesalazine sustained-release granules or rabeprazole sodium enteric-coated capsules, taken as directed by a physician.
Besides the above-mentioned causes, other possibilities include hormonal imbalances, acute gastroenteritis, and endometriosis. It is important to seek timely medical evaluation at a hospital to determine the underlying cause and receive appropriate treatment.
