Menstrual swelling

Introduction Menstrual edema refers to edema that occurs during menstruation. The location and extent of edema vary from person to person, but the above eyelids are more pronounced. The upper eyelid is swollen and shiny, and the patient has a heavy feeling. When it is serious, the eyelid looks like a "silkworm". If the breasts are sore, you can take some anti-prolactin drugs. A small amount of exercise can be used to improve the condition of "the whole body has improved the water". Because exercise can accelerate the blood circulation of the whole body, thus reducing the sense of swelling. After the exercise, if you can take a warm bath, it will not only help the muscles of the body to relax, but also liberate yourself from the tension and depression.

Cause

Menstruation is a normal physiological phenomenon in women, but sometimes accompanied by various physical discomforts. In addition to the well-known dysmenorrhea, functional uterine bleeding, edema may also occur. Premenstrual edema is caused by the retention of sodium in the pre-menstrual estrogen levels. Traditional Chinese medicine is called edema or edema in the body. Due to spleen and kidney yang deficiency, gasification is unfavorable, water is not wet, or due to liver qi stagnation, blood is not smooth.

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Premenstrual edema. This type of edema is related to changes in menstrual cycle and changes in endocrine function, which is a normal physiological phenomenon. Before the female physiological cycle, due to pelvic congestion, the uterus becomes larger and oppresses to the lower limbs, affecting blood circulation and causing edema. In addition, women are affected by estrogen during the physiological cycle, and the body's metabolism of water will be worse. When menstrual cramps occur, the amount of urination increases, and edema and other symptoms can gradually subside.

Differential diagnosis

Abdominal swelling, weight gain and decreased urine output. When the gastrointestinal edema occurs, there will be loss of appetite or diarrhea. Edema of the pelvic organs can cause pain or falling feeling in the lower abdomen. This edema reaches a peak in the premenstrual period, and the amount of urine increases after the passage, and the edema is alleviated. Premenstrual edema. This type of edema is related to changes in menstrual cycle and changes in endocrine function, which is a normal physiological phenomenon. Before the female physiological cycle, due to pelvic congestion, the uterus becomes larger and oppresses to the lower limbs, affecting blood circulation and causing edema. In addition, women are affected by estrogen during the physiological cycle, and the body's metabolism of water will be worse. When menstrual cramps occur, the amount of urination increases, and edema and other symptoms can gradually subside.

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