Causes and treatments for diarrhea associated with PMS

Do you suffer from diarrhea and abdominal pain that occur before menstruation?

Diarrhea and abdominal pain may be seen as symptoms of PMS (premenstrual syndrome).

Many women are troubled by diarrhea and stomachaches that occur before menstruation.

So, in this article, I will explain the diarrhea that accompanies PMS. Here's what you'll find out:

• Diarrhea associated with PMS
• causes of diarrhea
• How to deal with diarrhea
• How to deal with diarrhea and abdominal pain

Please read it once before you give up because it's before menstruation.

Diarrhea associated with PMS

PMS is a state of physical and mental instability 3 to 10 days before menstruation.
PMS is characterized by relief or disappearance of symptoms as soon as menstruation begins.

One of the physical symptoms is diarrhea. In addition to diarrhea, unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, stomach pain, bloating, constipation, and nausea may occur.
In addition to gastrointestinal symptoms, PMS also causes a variety of physical symptoms such as headaches, swollen limbs, and breast pain. Psychiatric symptoms, on the other hand, include irritability, anxiety, and depression.

Causes of PMS and Diarrhea

There are many theories about the cause of PMS, but the exact cause is still unknown. However, the influence of fluctuations in female hormones is generally considered.

Diarrhea is a condition in which the stool contains too much water. Under normal conditions, water is absorbed moderately in the intestines, resulting in moderately hard stools.

However, diarrhea may occur due to dysregulation of the amount of water in the intestine, such as increased secretion of water in the intestine or insufficient absorption.

There are various causes for water content dysregulation, but it is thought that fluctuations in female hormones also have an effect.

Also read the following articles
How to adjust female hormones that tend to be disturbed

How to deal with diarrhea associated with PMS

Diarrhea is usually treated with antidiarrheal drugs . There are various types of over-the-counter antidiarrheal drugs.

For those who are prone to diarrhea before menstruation, antiflatulent agents and Chinese herbal medicines may be used to regulate the condition of the stomach1 ).
Kampo medicines are selected according to other symptoms such as abdominal pain besides diarrhea and individual constitution.

However, if you have fever or vomiting in addition to diarrhea, or if it does not go away even after taking anti-diarrheal medications for several days, see a doctor.

How to deal with diarrhea and abdominal pain associated with PMS

For diarrhea and abdominal pain associated with PMS, let's be conscious of cold measures in the lower abdomen .
A cold stomach can cause diarrhea and abdominal pain.
Especially in the summer, wearing light clothes in an air-conditioned room can easily cool your lower abdomen, so be careful about what you wear.

Also, it is recommended to actively take yogurt and natto in order to prepare the intestinal environment from the usual diet.

However, if diarrhea and abdominal pain occur every time before menstruation, and it interferes with daily life, consider consulting with a gynecologist.

summary

In this article, I explained the causes and treatments for diarrhea and abdominal pain associated with PMS.
The points are summarized below.

• PMS has digestive symptoms such as diarrhea and abdominal pain.
• Fluctuations in female hormones are thought to be the cause of PMS
• Diarrhea is commonly treated with antidiarrheal
• For diarrhea and abdominal pain, be aware of cold measures in the lower abdomen

It's depressing when diarrhea and abdominal pain occur every time before menstruation.
Don't give up just because it's before menstruation, and take measures by referring to this article.

References

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