{"id":7366,"date":"2019-06-14T07:51:25","date_gmt":"2019-06-14T07:51:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/?p=7366"},"modified":"2021-04-13T18:52:10","modified_gmt":"2021-04-13T18:52:10","slug":"16-self-care-tips-for-relieving-dysmenorrhea-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/16-self-care-tips-for-relieving-dysmenorrhea-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"16 Self-Care Tips for Relieving Dysmenorrhea Pain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Anyone who has suffered from dysmenorrhea at any stage in their life will attest to how distressing and painful it can be. With this in mind, any information about how someone can look after themselves whilst enduring the symptoms <\/a>of the condition will be extremely welcome. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The self-care tips listed here will not work for every single person and for every single case of dysmenorrhea, but they are all so simple to put into effect that they have to be worth giving a chance. There is an increasing trend of people trying to look after themselves instead of always opting to seek medical advice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is encouraging as it indicates people taking greater responsibility towards their own health but any serious cases of dysmenorrhea would be best treated by a medical professional. At the very least, if these self-care tips don\u2019t help much, it would be advisable for someone to seek the advice of a doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. \tReduce inflammation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With any kind of inflammation, there is usually some associated pain and this is certainly true for people living with dysmenorrhea. The key to reducing the pain lies with trying to reduce the inflammation and there is a number of ways in which someone can try and reduce their inflammation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the most effective ways that a person can reduce inflammation is with the use of ice packs. This is far easier to put into effect for swelling and inflammation <\/a>that occurs on the outer parts of the body, such as injuries like sprains and twists. In order to treat the symptoms and inflammation of a condition like dysmenorrhea with ice, a much more radical approach is necessary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To feel the effects of ice relief for conditions like this, it might be a good idea for a person to try an ice bath, fully submerging the abdomen in the icy cold water. The effects of an ice bath can have health benefits that stretch beyond addressing just one problem.
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2. \tHeat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Heat is also something that can bring about some kind of relief for the symptoms of dysmenorrhea. Using a hot water <\/a>bottle as something to hug close is an effective way of helping to relieve the pain associated with the condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This might not work for everyone it has to be said, and the fluctuations in body temperature that occur during a menstrual cycle could potentially mean this method ends up causing more distress than satisfactory relief. For the vast majority of people who have given it a fair try though, they would say that using a heat source held up against the lower belly does give some kind of relief to the tight cramps and contractions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contrastingly to the above point, it wouldn’t be advisable for someone to get into a red hot bath, simply because scalding the skin is only going to make someone feel even worse than they already do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. \tBlock pain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you hadn\u2019t thought of doing it yet, using over the counter pain medications and natural home remedies could be an effective way to offer some relief from the miserable symptoms of dysmenorrhea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whilst many people don\u2019t like to rely on pills and potions for their pain relief, the evidence and the scientific research backs up their effectiveness. Sometimes people may see I as a badge of honor to not need to use painkilling medication<\/a>, but who are they trying to impress? If you do your homework and find out about the correct dosages and the potential side effects, there is a pain relief drug out there for everybody. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You just have to look in the right places and be careful not to become dependent on the meds. Taking the tablets ahead of the pain and the symptoms setting in is something that comes with practice, but it is something that is entirely achievable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. \tDiet changes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Changes in diet and nutrition <\/a>could be the key to improving the lives of people living with all kinds of conditions, and dysmenorrhea is just another one to add to that list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anything that you eat can have an impact on the symptoms you feel and so changing up the foods that you eat and making substitutions here and there is always something you could try out. There are different types of food that are problematic in terms of increasing inflammation, but counteractively that, there are types of food that can actually fight inflammation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turmeric is one of the most potent anti-inflammatory ingredients that a person can consume and when turmeric is combined with black pepper, the potency is multiplied even more. Little tips like this when it comes to diet and health are out there if you\u2019re prepared to spend the time looking for them. Have fun trying new things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. \tSupplementation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In an age where so much of our food, especially that which is readily available, has so little nutrient content, it is often a good idea to supplement your diet with the various vitamins and minerals that might be missing from a solely food-based diet<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supplementation is a big business and there is a supplement to address deficiencies and over accumulations in virtually every substance known to man and found within the human body. Supplementation isn’t something that someone should enter into blind though, and it’s always a good idea to make any supplementary changes to one’s diet under the guidance of and with the advice of a professional nutritionist or dietician. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Popping pills and capsules aren’t half as fun as trying new foods, but there is the potential for it to be twice as effective in the long run. Give it a try for a period to see if it helps with that painful period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. \tStress relief<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes the stress <\/a>related to painful and troublesome symptoms only serves to make them ten times worse for the person affected. Never in the history of someone being told to calm down has someone actually calmed down though, and so some more advanced techniques to achieve relaxation are advisable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What relaxation means for one person could be totally different from another person but as long as it relieves stress, the symptoms of dysmenorrhea could be tackled as part of the process. One person might choose sitting in a Jacuzzi as their chosen form of relaxation whilst another person may prefer a long walk in the countryside. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It really depends on the person as to what form the relaxation comes in, and it depends on the success of the relaxation as to whether stress can be relieved in any way shape or form. If and when this is achieved, a person might see a reprieve in dysmenorrhea symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Quit smoking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Smoking <\/a>isn’t good for anyone at any time, but for people with conditions like dysmenorrhea, it can be extremely troublesome in that it can lead to a worsening of symptoms or even just a heightened sensitivity to symptoms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is so much help available today for people looking to quit smoking, just as there are options to help them achieve that goal. If pictures of cadavers and rotten lungs aren’t enough to put people off sucking on those cancer sticks, then it might take a miracle for someone to quit, even if they know that it could help them with their difficult dysmenorrhea symptoms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is where friends and family need to step into the ring and step up to the plate. Whilst it is the person’s responsibility, no one would stand idly by and watch their loved one punch themselves in the face or stab themselves in the neck, so why would you want to watch someone poison themselves?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. \tExercise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It might feel like the last thing that you want to do when you\u2019re bent double trying to deal with the horrible pain of dysmenorrhea, but exercising could be the key to bringing about some semblance of relief to the symptoms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn\u2019t have to be full throttle contact sports that you engage in, but simply going for a short walk or taking part in a yoga class can offer genuine relief at the same time as providing a welcome distraction from the sheer misery of dysmenorrhea symptoms. This list of self-care tips for relieving dysmenorrhea pain might help you, and if it does that\u2019s fantastic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re incredibly unlucky and find that not even a single one is of any use to you, then it may be time to head to the doctor and explain that your symptoms and your pain are getting out of hand, no matter what you do.
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