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Menstruation periods - Swelling
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I'm Shamili, 36 years old , suffering from swelling in the face & throat area while sleeping during periods time at day & night time.( Feeling like little heavy on my face )
My menstrual cycle is approximately 25 days cycle every month with normal bleeding for 4 days , slight pain in abdominal area
Any tests need to be done or general checkup @ Gynic Doctor is enough ?
Thank you
Shamili
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Facial and throat heaviness during periods is commonly due to hormonal fluid retention (PMS-related). Cycles and bleeding are otherwise normal, so it’s usually not serious.
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In detail explaination has been given by above doctor's. For further evaluation and management kindly consult
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It's Hormonal fluid retention/PMS
✓Swelling appears around periods
Face + throat heaviness , estrogen–progesterone imbalance
✓Start with a gynaecologist for your primary treatment
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✓thyroid profile test need to be done
Hypothyroidism can worsen facial puffiness around periods
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✓Reduce salt 7 days before periods
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Go for some basic investigations. Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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You can get the regular tests done as advised by the gynaecologist.
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its better to get some blood tests.
can be related to periods but better be sure
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can consult me for further query
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As such gynac is sufficient. U got lot of suggestions on.platform follow them if u wish too
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Sufficient
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The facial and throat heaviness or swelling you notice around your periods is most commonly due to hormonal fluid retention that occurs in the premenstrual and menstrual phase. Changes in estrogen and progesterone levels can cause the body to retain salt and water, leading to puffiness of the face, eyelids, and a sensation of throat or neck heaviness. This is a well-recognized premenstrual symptom and is usually benign, especially since your cycles are regular and bleeding is normal.
Other contributing factors can include high salt intake, reduced physical activity, poor sleep posture, dehydration, or stress. The fact that the swelling is more noticeable during sleep and settles otherwise also supports fluid redistribution rather than a serious condition.
In most cases, a routine gynecological consultation is sufficient. The gynecologist may advise basic tests if needed, such as thyroid function tests, hemoglobin, and electrolytes, to rule out common contributors like hypothyroidism or anemia. Extensive testing is usually not required unless the swelling is persistent throughout the month, worsening, or associated with symptoms like breathlessness, persistent throat tightness, weight gain, or swelling of legs.
General measures such as reducing salt intake before periods, drinking adequate water, regular physical activity, and proper sleep posture can significantly reduce these symptoms. If needed, your gynecologist may suggest mild supportive treatment.
Good luck!
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Dr. Ishwa Vaderia
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Rajkot
Can help but
Need more history
Kindly consult on 9three28010077 for appointment
Text/audio/ video consultation available
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Needs proper history and evaluation. Kindly consult
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Dr. Gaurij Hood
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Valsad
Pls connect for further discussion and solution.
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Dr. Sajid Ali
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Kanpur
It's Hormonal Fluid Retention(PMS)
Do consult to Gynaecologist
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
General Physician
20 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please consult
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Needs to be evaluated
Do consult
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Dr. Abeed Ahmed
Diabetologist
11 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Go for ultrasound abdomen for pain abdomen .CBP also
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Consult with scan report on practo
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Gynaecologist enough
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