Critical days very few people enjoy good health. And if in addition to weakness, irritability and discomfort in the stomach signs of a digestive disorder are added, this is of particular concern. Why does the period of diarrhea occur regularly, although on other days nothing like this is observed? This question can be answered in completely different ways in each situation.
Causes of stomach upset during critical days
Menstrual period is characterized by a special hormone composition. This they control the renewal of the uterine mucosa. Under the influence of gestagens, it begins to contract, trying to get rid of its inner covering. Changes in the hormonal balance( and not only them) can explain several causes of diarrhea before and during menstruation:
- Relaxation of smooth muscles of the uterus. This is a necessary condition for its abbreviations. The activity of the body should not interfere, including the filled intestine. Nature is so conceived that it should be freed better than on other days.
- High values of prostaglandins. These substances also stimulate the contractile capacity of the uterus, but also irritate the pain receptors. Therefore, if a woman senses a noticeable pain in the abdomen, notices on the first day of monthly diarrhea, the prostaglandins should be blamed. The intestine also has smooth muscles that are susceptible to their influence. He relaxes, stool masses are derived from it easier than in another period. Overeating and changing taste preferences. During menstruation, many women increase their appetite, they begin to draw on the sweet. If you do not resist the urge to chew constantly, it is possible that the intestines will rebel. This contributes to this and is absorbed in larger than normal quantities of sugar. It causes fermentation in the body, which can be expressed by bloating due to gas and causing diarrhea. If a girl prefers salted foods these days, she will have to drink a lot. This will cause puffiness, including internal organs, and also make the stool masses more liquid.
- Stress. Before the month, many women are acutely aware of any problems, they are easier to bring to tears or extreme irritation. Reaction to emotions can be increased intestinal peristalsis, therefore, diarrhea.
- Pregnancy. There are more reliable signs for its detection, but diarrhea with delayed periods may also occur after conception. And in this play the role of hormones, in particular, growing progesterone. He is able to act on the intestines, as a laxative. And the increased appetite of the future mummy contributes to this.
- Strengthening of the circulation in the small pelvis. This is a characteristic feature of menstruation and the days preceding it. The flow of blood is also caused by hormones, it makes the uterus more edematous. Features of its location can make the effect on the intestines quite noticeable, pushing its activity.
- The manifestation of the ICP. This problem is hormonal, and can occur even before menstruation. Manifestations of PMS are different, but among them, it is likely that the appearance of such a sign as diarrhea a week before menstruation. Critical days for such girls can pass more heavily than others, that is, with severe pain, nausea, and sharp psycho-emotional symptoms.
When the pathology of
is guilty Nausea and diarrhea with menses are not always the natural signs of hormonal changes. Their culprits can be infectious diseases of the digestive organs, sometimes these signs signal the presence of a problem in the gynecology or urinary system, among them:
| Problem | Causes of |
| Bending of the uterus | With this peculiarity of the body, the genital organ itself exerts an irritating effect on the walls of the intestine. The uterus swells around the time of menstruation, its altered position leads to contact with this part of the digestive system, pushing it to purification. A similar effect may have a fibroid if it is located on the outside of the organ. After all, in this case, the pressure on the intestines will be even more intense. Striving to get rid of it, it will strengthen the motor skills, that is, there will be diarrhea. |
| Endometriosis | The presence of cells like the uterine mucosa in the intestine leads to the fact that with diarrhea with blood, it becomes commonplace. The entire menstrual period is cramping in the abdomen, defecation is also painful. |
| Cystitis | It would seem that an infection of the bladder should not be related to the state of the intestine. But during menstruation, the disease can become worse. The irritated bladder forces the uterus to contract more actively. A childbearing body is disturbed by intense movements and intestines, stimulating its motor skills. |
| Problems with digestion | If a woman has irritable bowel syndrome, colitis, enteritis, these diseases can also remind themselves on critical days. Decreased in the premenstrual period, immunity, inaccuracies in nutrition, changes in hormonal balance are capable of provoking an exacerbation. |
| Algomenomenorrhea | This is a gynecological problem, requiring clarification of the reasons for which it arose. Its main manifestation is severe abdominal pain, but there are also many additional symptoms, including vomiting and diarrhea with menstruation. |
| Intestinal infection | It can occur any day. But the premenstrual period, with its inherent oppression of immunity, makes the disease more likely. |
Methods for alleviating the condition of
If the problem is caused only by hormonal causes, Imodium or Loperamide should not be taken immediately. These drugs are designed to quickly stop diarrhea in pathological digestive conditions as part of a comprehensive treatment. But menstruation is not a disease. And the pills in this case can provoke another, no less unpleasant extreme - constipation.
However, there are ways to stop diarrhea with menstruation, so you do not have to spend the first couple of days "in an embrace with the toilet":
- Monitor appetite, keep track of what is on the dinner table. All food should be freshly prepared, preferably boiled and stewed, and not fried. Less salt and sugar.
- Better for the period before the monthly and during critical days to abandon the heavy fatty foods, spicy condiments that help dilute the stool. It makes sense to limit also in the diet fruits and vegetables, known for relaxing intestinal properties. These are apples, bananas, dried apricots, raisins, plums and prunes, cucumbers, beets. Not useful now will be kefir.
- To give preference to eating porridge on the water( oatmeal, well-boiled buckwheat, rice).They will help to protect the intestinal mucosa from washing away, since they have a fixing effect. Do not just add sugar and oil. Do not irritate the intestines of kissel, strong warm tea, dried white bread, lean meat( preferably in the form of cutlets), low-fat cottage cheese, soups.
- Even useful food should be consumed little by little. Overdo it with her at night is not worth it, this is a direct path to irritation of the intestine.
- In order not to succumb to diarrhea-causing emotions, it is possible to take Valerian all the time before the menstrual period and with menstruation. Still it is necessary to try to get enough sleep these days.
- Diarrhea with menstruation does not disturb if you drink broths of chamomile, oak bark, yarrow. Herbs have a bactericidal, soothing and astringent effect on the intestines. Prepare one of the broths, measuring 2 tbsp.l.herbs for 200 ml of water. After a 15-minute boiling in a water bath and cooling to a comfortable temperature, the product can be drunk. A day will be enough 3 - 4 tbsp.l.
- Water should be taken at room temperature, as cold liquid and also hot tea stimulate digestion. Thus, diarrhea can worsen. And it's best not to simply filter water, but boil it.
- Avoid physical activity. Movement also increases intestinal motility. It is more useful to lie down, but if it bothers you, it will be enough to have a quiet walk in the fresh air.
- With spasms in the intestines will help "No-Shpa".It has a relaxing effect, but if you take a couple of tablets, the effect will not be strong. And the pain will be removed.
It has been revealed that indigestion signs, including diarrhea and nausea, are more frequent in menstruation period in those who have appropriate diagnoses. Therefore, timely treatment of abnormalities of the stomach, intestines, too, will help make critical days more calm.
We recommend reading the article about the causes of pain in the anus during menstruation. From it you will learn about problems with the intestines and gynecological factors, ways to get rid of an unpleasant symptom, preventive measures to prevent pain.
When it's time to see a doctor
Since not always troubles with the intestines can be explained by natural causes, a woman needs to go to the doctors to get rid of diarrhea. When should a delicate problem lead to a specialist? There are several signs that leave no other solution, except for a doctor:
- The duration of diarrhea is more than 2 days. If it was caused by hormonal perturbations, diarrhea does not last longer.
- Severe abdominal pain accompanying the symptom. If there is vomiting, severe weakness, fever, the doctor needs urgently.
- Multiple stool with foam, blood inclusions, herbs. Dark feces with an unpleasant and untypical smell are also not a norm even on critical days.
