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What Causes Cramping And Diarrhea During Periods?
Usually have mild cramps with diarrea the day I start my period. Today I had such painful crampscombined with severe diarea I was in the bathroom and didnt know whether to throw up or poop. I was over heating and then having cold flashes. Why are my cramps so bad today? I have been having my period normally for years.
Mon, 8 Jun 2015
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1. During periods there is release of chemical 'prostaglandins' which causes your uterus and intestine to contract thus causing cramps and diarrhea.
2. taking a pain killer/antispasmodic prior to commencement of periods helps inhibit the release of chemical related with pain [Ibuprofen/baralgan]
3. birth control pills to suppress ovulation also help ease painful menstrual symptoms.
4. Consult a Gynecologist for all possible modalities and to rule out any underlying pathologies like endometriosis and for dilatation of cervix.
1. During periods there is release of chemical 'prostaglandins' which causes your uterus and intestine to contract thus causing cramps and diarrhea.
2. taking a pain killer/antispasmodic prior to commencement of periods helps inhibit the release of chemical related with pain [Ibuprofen/baralgan]
3. birth control pills to suppress ovulation also help ease painful menstrual symptoms.
4. Consult a Gynecologist for all possible modalities and to rule out any underlying pathologies like endometriosis and for dilatation of cervix.
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