Is taking pain relievers a safe dysmenorrhea treatment? Here’s what you need to know.
DYSMENORRHEA TREATMENT – There are several pain relievers out there to ease the pain of menstrual cramps or dysmenorrhea but is it safe to take?
Menstrual cramps or dysmenorrhea is the pain or tension in the lower belly women suffer to before and during their monthly period which can also be felt on their hips, lower back, or thighs. The throbbing and aching cramps ranging from mild to severe pain varies from woman to woman.
There are some tricks out there that can help ease the pain and one of the most famous is taking pain relievers. Is this safe to do every time you have dysmenorrhea?
Some experts warn that being dependent to medicines every month to take away the period pain might put you to be at risk of some serious health problems over time. Taking many pills can cause side effects such as stomach ulcers, acid reflux and digestive problems.
According to an article from The Sun, the “biggest risk comes with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen”. Too much of this can cause stomach inflammation, low blood pressure, reflux, constipation, and diarrhea.
It is recommended to take a maximum of 250 mgs per day and should not be taken in an empty stomach. And if it is not being effective, one must seek medical attention for proper treatment if the pain is really unbearable.
In a previous article, aside from taking medications, there other safer way to ease the pain and as such includes putting hot compress, doing a light exercise and physical movement to release the endorphins, avoiding caffeine, resting, and avoiding smoking and drinking alcoholic drinks.
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