No matter how delicate a girl is, a few days a month are inevitably like this:
The "pain" of dysmenorrhea is not the worst case, what is more troublesome than "pain" is:
Many dysmenorrhea cannot be completely solved by "treatment".
Generally speaking, pain is a signal that something is wrong somewhere in the body, and you need to find the cause of the pain as soon as possible and deal with it. For example, toothache and leg pain may be due to tooth decay, arthritis and so on.
But dysmenorrhea is different: a considerable part of dysmenorrhea is primary dysmenorrhea, which is pain that occurs when there is no problem with the body's organs.
Therefore, for most girls, dysmenorrhea is not a disease, it is just a simple "pain".
To deal with this kind of unforgettable, liver and intestines, tearing heart and lungs, a thousand turns of pain, hot water, rest and boyfriend's "pat", can give you psychological comfort.
But to say goodbye to this pain, there is another simple and direct thing, that is:
Painkillers can be described as which to hit in terms of pain relief, which is very accurate and efficient.
The reason why the body has no lesions but will have painful menstruation is because during menstruation, the uterine lining secretes something called prostaglandin. Prostaglandins are like the "guards" of the body, responsible for reporting the enemy situation to the brain, the "military master".
But if prostaglandins are secreted too much, the large amount of information brought by the "guards" will make the "military division" brain very troubled.
At this time, painkillers can make the prostate less "small reports", the brain can not receive these "junk information", naturally will not feel pain.
For example, our common ibuprofen can achieve pain reduction by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins.
Therefore, the analgesia through oral analgesic drugs is clinically proven to be very effective.
The phrase "painkillers are addictive" we usually hear is opioids. But these drugs are prescription drugs, which are strictly regulated, to put it bluntly: without a doctor's prescription, you just can't buy it.
Painkillers, such as ibuprofen, that we can usually easily buy in pharmacies are "gentle" non-opioids. Follow the instructions without worrying about addiction.
Over-the-counter painkillers like ibuprofen, as long as they are taken as directed, generally do not "hurt the body."
First of all, such drugs do not act on the central nervous system, so they are not addicted; secondly, due to the small dose, there is almost no metabolic burden, and they are eaten for 2 to 3 days a month.
In contrast to letting yourself roll in place with painful menstruation & loss of mobility & feeling that you will never love again, it is not good for your body and mind.
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Many people feel "bad" because painkillers may increase gastric acid secretion and make the stomach feel uncomfortable.
There is a solution to this problem: as long as it is taken with a meal, it can protect the gastric mucosa and reduce the irritation of ibuprofen to the stomach and intestines.
Of course, if you have gastrointestinal diseases such as peptic ulcers, acid reflux, stomach pain or discomfort, it is recommended to communicate with the doctor in advance, and ask the doctor to recommend the drug that is more suitable for you according to the specific situation.
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For dysmenorrhea, it is best to eat it a day in advance or when you just see blood, which can inhibit the secretion of prostaglandins in advance and achieve the best pain relief effect.
For symptoms such as headaches, toothaches, and joint pain, you can eat them when you first appear symptoms.
Usually we buy over-the-counter painkillers ourselves, and the doctors generally recommend ibuprofen.
There are three reasons for this:
Good pain relief
Good anti-inflammatory effect
The risk of adverse reactions is small
Safety Tips:
A popular Japanese internet celebrity painkiller that has swept the purchasing circle, it is not recommended for patients to buy and take it.
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The ingredient in this medicine, allyl isopropylacetyl urea, causes thrombocytopenia and has been banned in all countries around the world except Japan.
Therefore, there is no need to superstitiously believe in the "sea medicine" purchased at a high price, and the ibuprofen bought in the pharmacy is enough to solve the problem.
Take the most common ibuprofen capsules on the market as an example, one capsule contains 300mg, then take it according to the instructions, one capsule at a time, 2 times a day.
In addition to dysmenorrhea, there are other situations that can also take painkillers: for example, muscle pain, joint sprains, migraines and other common pains that often appear in girls can be relieved with painkillers.
In developed countries in Europe and the United States, the proportion of women with dysmenorrhea uses painkillers is very high, but in Asia, women are more opposed to taking painkillers.
For this phenomenon, Zhimei would like to say:
Being a girl is already difficult, and some pains don't have to be forcibly endured. Save the knowledge list below and say "bye bye" to the painful menstrual period.
Review expert: Song Yongchao | The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University is a pharmacist in charge and a practicing pharmacist
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