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Menstural pain
Hello dear Doctors,
Greetings. Pls let me know why there is always lower abdomen or sometimes back ache on the start of the menstrual period flow. Thnx n regards
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Mild pain during menstruation is normal
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you need to consult and take medication if it is severe
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mild pain during menstruation is normal and is due to pelvic muscular spasm. If it is quite severe or unbearable then the condition is called ‘dysmenorrhoea’ for which you will have a consult a gynaecologist.
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Dr. Dharmendra Singh
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17 yrs exp
Indore
Tab dysmen sos
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Dr. Om Prakash Senapati
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Jajpur
Hello, this is normal . But for some pain relief can take some medication. Can consult online
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consult online
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Dr. Pallavi Thakur
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jabalpur
Hey,
It is Termed as Dysmenorrhea : There is a hormone called Prostaglandin that makes the uterus Contract so the pain or cramps, its totally normal.
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*place a heating pad or hot water bottle on your back or lower abdomen.
*avoid Food containing Caffeine
*Rest when needed
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consult online if any doubts ))
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Dr. Soudip Saha
General Physician
5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
It's normal due to spasms during menstruation. Bt if you have excessive pain it's need evaluation. Do Lower abdomen usg for evaluation
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take online consultation for further treatment
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Dr. Rakesh H J
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
It is because the body becomes weaker due to menstrual cleansing process of the body, and the spasmic contraction of the uterus.
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hot water specifically on the lower back to relax the muscles
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Dr. Lakin Vira
General Surgeon
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
Its called as dysmenorrhoea. Very common due to hormonal changes.
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