What should I eat to relieve stomach pain during menstruation?
Disease description:
I've had my period these past two days. My stomach hurt badly on the first day, and only got better on the second day. What should I eat to help relieve menstrual cramps?
When experiencing abdominal pain during menstruation, you can choose to eat certain foods that help relieve the discomfort. Warm foods such as hot milk, ginger sugar water, and brown sugar water can warm the body and improve blood circulation, thereby reducing pain. Additionally, nourishing foods like red dates, longan, and lamb help replenish qi and blood, enhance the body's warmth, and also alleviate pain. Furthermore, foods rich in vitamins and calcium—such as bananas, potatoes, soybeans, tofu, and dried small fish—can promote hormone synthesis and supplement calcium, which may also help reduce menstrual pain. Avoid spicy, cold, or otherwise irritating foods, as they may worsen the pain. If the pain is severe, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly and use medication under a doctor’s guidance to manage the symptoms.