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Severe Stomach Pain During Periods
Gynecology and Obstetrics
Question #49256
84 days ago
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Severe Stomach Pain During Periods - #49256

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My stomachis pain too much wheneveri get period it pain only 5 hours and then automaticallyit get relief it hurt very much my hand and my body getcolder and I cant stand properly I cant handle my pain

How long have you been experiencing this menstrual pain?:

- 3-5 years

On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate the severity of your pain?:

- 4-6 (moderate)

Do you notice any specific triggers that worsen your pain?:

- Stress
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Hello, The following will help to relieve: 1. vayu gulika(nagarjuna) 2----0----2 with a cup of cumin water and a teaspoon of ghee for 90 days. 2. Dasamoolarishtam 15ml—0—15ml after breakfast and after dinner by adding equal amount of water for 90 days. Lifestyle: 1. Start practicing yogasana(45 minutes)+pranayama(15 minutes) a day, everyday 2. Start drinking boiled water which is warm(2 liters) a day. Take care, Kind regards.

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Hello I’m really sorry to hear about the bad pain you’re dealing with during your periods. What you described—really bad stomach pain for hours, feeling cold, weak, and unable to stand—that’s not normal period pain. It sucks, it’s scary, and it takes over your whole body. But dont worry we are here to help you out 😊 YOUR CONCERN – Really bad lower belly pain during periods – Lasts about 5 hours, then gets better – Cold hands and body – Weak and can’t stand – Been happening for 3–5 years – Gets worse when stressed AYURVEDA VIEW This is called Kashtartava (painful periods). Main thing: – Too much Apana Vata → causes bad cramps – Cold + dryness in your uterus → stops blood from flowing well – Stress makes Vata worse → makes pain worse That’s why: – Pain comes on fast – Body feels cold – You feel weak and shaky AYURVEDA PLAN 1.Hingvashtak Churna One of the best things for period pain. ½ teaspoon with warm water Twice a day Start 5 days before your period until it ends. It: – Relaxes your uterus muscles – Lessens spasms – stops gas pain 2. Dashmoolarishta 20 ml twice a day after you eat It: –Calms Vata – Lessens uterus pain – Helps blood flow better 3. Rajpravartini Vati If your periods are not regular or hurt a lot. 1 tablet twice a day after you eat Start 10 days before your period and stop when it starts. 4. *Castor Oil Trick& At night, before your period: Mix 1 teaspoon of castor oil + warm milk Do this for 3 nights before your period It: – Softens uterus – Lessens cramps DIET AND LIFESTYLE AVOID –Cold water –Ice cream – Yogurt – Fried food INCLUDE –Warm water – Ginger tea – Sesame seeds – Jaggery – Ghee Put a hot water bottle on your lower belly when the pain starts. WHEN WILL IT GET BETTER? –Pain lessens from the first period –Cold feeling stops in 1–2 months – Feels good for good in 3 months The pain comes from Vata spasm, not being weak. Once Vata chills out, your periods will be comfy again No need to suffer every month. Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate

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Strirasayana vati 1-0-1 Tab M2 Tone 1-0-1 Asoka aristha 4-0-4 tsp after meals

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- Diagnosis (Ayurvedic perspective): Vata-Kapha aggravated → Pain (Vata) + Coldness/Heaviness (Kapha) Srotorodha (blocked channels in uterus/abdomen) causing cramping - Internal Medicines: Sootshekhar Ras – 1–2 tablets, twice daily Dashamoolarishta – 10 ml (2 tsp), twice daily after meals Ginger powder with honey – 1/2 tsp ginger + 1 tsp honey in warm water, 2–3 times/day during pain Chandraprabha Vati – 2 tablets, twice daily Warm milk with Shatavari powder – 1 tsp in 1 glass milk at night - External / Topical Measures: Abdominal massage with warm sesame or castor oil, clockwise for 15–20 mins before period Warm compress or hot water bag over lower abdomen Foot bath in warm water to relieve cold extremities - Dietary Advice: Eat warm, easy-to-digest foods (khichdi, soups) Avoid cold drinks, fried/heavy foods, excessive sugar, ice creams Drink ginger or cumin tea to improve circulation and reduce cramps - Lifestyle / Yoga: Gentle yoga: Supta Baddha Konasana, Pawanmuktasana, Cat-Cow stretch Avoid strenuous activity during peak pain Practice deep breathing / pranayama to calm Vata - Warning / Follow-up: If pain is very severe, with fainting, vomiting, or heavy bleeding → see a gynecologist immediately Ayurvedic medicines may take 1–2 cycles for full effect

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Ayurveda, this is often due to Vata aggravation, sometimes with Pitta involvement. Since it lasts only a short period but is very severe, careful management is needed. Ashokarishta – 20 ml, twice daily after meals (helps regulate menstrual flow and reduce uterine spasms). Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) Powder –1tsp teaspoon with warm milk, once daily, especially 5–7 days before periods. Dhanwantaram Tailam / Dashamoola Kwath – If Vata-type pain, take 1 teaspoon Dashamoola kwath warm, 1–2 times during pain hours. Eat warm, easily digestible food. Avoid cold, dry, or heavy meals during your period. Drink warm water or ginger tea during pain. Avoid cold water, ice, and raw salads during periods.

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Hi For this you can take Nariasava-10 ml BD Tab flemiplex 2BD This will definitely cure your problem And start doing hot fomentation during menstrual cramps

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Hello mam, I would like you suggest to do a USG abd and pelvis to check if its due to PCOD or fibroid or anything related. For pain relief Please take- 1. Chandraprabha vati2-0-2 after meals twice a day . 2 . Vishtinduk vati 1-0-1 after meals twice a day. 3 . Shatavari tablet 1-0-1 after meals twice a day. 4. Taapyadi loha 1-0-1 after meals twice a day. Take this for one month and see Please get a peronsal consultation since its from years and also related to periods. I hope you get well

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It can be said as Dysmenorrhoea issue or kashtarthava The main cause for it is vata prakopa in yoni (vagina) to correct it u can start with Jeerakadhyarishtam 5 ml with 10 ml of water after food twice a day Chandraprabha vati tab 1-0-1 after food Mahayogaraja Guggulu Tab 2 bd after food twice a day

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1.Ashokarishta 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 2.Shatavari capsules 2 cap twice daily with warm milk after meals 🌸 Local & Supportive Care - Warm compress: Hot water bag on lower abdomen during pain. - Abhyanga (oil massage): Sesame oil or Mahanarayan Taila on lower back and abdomen before bath during periods. - Herbal tea: Boil ajwain + ginger + jaggery in water, sip warm during cramps. ✅ Lifestyle & Diet - Avoid: Cold foods, raw salads, excess sour/spicy items during periods. - Favor: Warm, light meals (khichdi, soups, ghee, milk). - Stress management: Gentle yoga (Setubandhasana, Bhujangasana) and pranayama (anulom-vilom, brahmari) help reduce pain intensity. - Rest: Adequate sleep and relaxation during menstruation. WARM REGARDS DR. ANJALI SEHRAWAT

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Immediate Relief During Pain Hot water bottle or warm castor oil pack on lower abdomen – 15–20 min (reduces contractions & pain fast) Warm ginger tea (1 tsp fresh ginger + pinch jaggery) – sip slowly during pain Lie down with knees bent + pillow under knees and rest 1–2 hours Ayurvedic Plan to Reduce Pain Permanently 1 Ashokarishta – 15 ml + 30 ml warm water twice daily after meals 2 Shatavari Kalpa – 5–10 gm night with warm milk 3 Praval Pishti – 250 mg twice daily with water Diet During & Before Periods Eat warm: moong khichdi + ghee, cooked pumpkin/lauki, pomegranate, sesame laddoo (small) Drink: warm ginger + fennel tea, ajwain water Avoid completely: cold drinks/food, spicy/sour, raw salads, caffeine, heavy fried food Daily Routine Gentle abdominal massage with warm sesame oil nightly (clockwise) 10 min Anulom-Vilom pranayama daily (reduces stress trigger) Sleep 10 PM – 6 AM strictly Light walk 20 min daily (when not in pain) Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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I UNDERSTAND HOW DISTRESSING AND INTENSE THIS PAIN CAN BE AND FROM AN AYURVEDIC POINT OF VIEW YOUR SYMPTOMS INDICATE A COMBINATION OF VATA AND PITTA IMBALANCE DURING MENSTRUATION THE STRONG STOMACH PAIN COLD HANDS AND BODY AND DIFFICULTY IN STANDING SHOW THAT VATA IS AGGRAVATED LEADING TO SPASMS AND CONSTRICTION OF UTERUS AND ABDOMINAL MUSCLES PITTA DYSFUNCTION MAY ALSO CONTRIBUTE TO PAIN AND SENSITIVITY THIS KIND OF PAIN IS COMMON IN WOMEN WITH VATA PRONE PRAKRITI AND LONG TERM STRESS CAN FURTHER WORSEN IT THE PAIN LASTING 4 TO 5 HOURS AND THEN RELIEVING IS A SIGN THAT BODY CLEARS VATA AFTER INITIAL MENSTRUAL FLOW THE GOAL OF AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT IS TO CALM VATA AND PITTA SUPPORT UTERINE FUNCTION AND IMPROVE CIRCULATION WITHOUT STRONG OR HEATING MEDICINES HELPFUL MEASURES INCLUDE WARM OIL ABHYANGA OR BELLY MASSAGE WITH SESAME OR MUNTA OIL BEFORE AND DURING PERIODS TO RELAX MUSCLES WARM BATHS OR HEATING PAD ON LOWER ABDOMEN LIGHT WARM DIGESTIBLE FOOD AND GHEE TO SUPPORT DIGESTION AND NOURISH TISSUES AVOID COLD DRINKS RAW FOOD AND EXCESSIVE STRESS GENTLE YOGA AND BREATHING EXERCISES TO RELAX NERVES INTERNAL MEDICINES THAT CALM VATA AND PITTA LIKE ASHOKA CHURNA SHATAVARI CHURNA GUDUCHI TRIPHALA UNDER GUIDANCE CAN HELP PAIN RELIEF AND REGULARIZE CYCLES CONSISTENCY IN ROUTINE DIET SLEEP AND STRESS MANAGEMENT IS IMPORTANT WITH PROPER AYURVEDIC CARE PAIN DURING PERIOD CAN BE SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED AND YOU CAN FEEL COMFORTABLE AND STAND AND MOVE WITHOUT STRUGGLE

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ONLY TAKE COW GHEE 5 ML AT EMPTY STOMCH AT MORNIG DAILY TAKE ASHOKA ARISTH 5 ML 2 TIMES DAY DO NASYA WITH COW GHEE 2 DROP EACH NOSTRIL 2 TIMES DAY

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Start with Ashokarist 10 ml twice daily after food with 20ml. water Lavanbhaskar 1/2tsp. After food with warm water, twice daily. Triphala tablet 0-0-1 after food with water. Do yogasana like pavanmuktasan, bhujangasana. . Follow up after 45 days

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HELLO, From your description -severe lower abdominal pain during periods -pain lasts around 5 hours, then subsides on its own -associated with coldness of hands and body, weakness, inability to stand -present for 3-5 years -worsen with stress This condition is called Kastartava (painful menstruation ),which corresponds to primary dysmenorrhea in modern medicine According to Ayurveda, menstruation depends on -Apana Vata (a subtype of Vata dosha) -proper flow of Artava (menstrual blood) In your case -Vata dosha is aggravated, mainly Apana vata -Vata causes spasmodic, severe pain, coldness, dryness, and sudden onset -Stress further aggravates vata -cold hands/ body and inability to stand are classical signs of vata predominance Sometimes mild kapha obstruction or Ama (toxins due to poor digestion) may block the free flow of menstrual blood, increasing pain TREATMENT GOALS -normalize apana vata -remove obstruction to menstrual flow -reduce pain and spasms -improve digestion -reduce stress and nervous system sensitivty -prevent recurrence,not just temporary relief INTERNAL MEDICATIONS 1) RAJAPRAVARTINI VATI= 1 tab twice daily with warm water after meals for 3 months =regulates menstrual flow, removes obstruction caused by vata kapha , reduces cramping pain 2) ASHOKARISHTA= 20 ml twice daily after meals mixed with equal water for 3 months =strengthensu uterus, balances hormones naturally, reduces pain and weakness during periods 3) HINGWASTAKA CHURNA= 1/2 tsp before meals with warm water twice daily = excellent for vata related spasmodic pain, improves digestion, reduces gas and bloating that worsen menstrual pain 4) DASHMOLA KASHAYA= 20 ml with equal water twice daily before meals =strong vata shamak, reduces pelvic inflamamtion, relieves severe lower abdominal pain 5) BRAHMI VATI= 1 tab at night =calms nervous system, reduces stress triggered pain, improves pain tolerance EXTERNAL THERAPIES 1) OIL MASSAGE= SESAME OIL -lower abdomen, lower back, thighs, daily or 5 days before periods =pacifies vata, improves blood circulation, reduces spasms 2) HOT WATER FOMENTATION -hot water bag over lower abdomen -especially during pain -relieves vata induced cramps quickly DIET -wwarm, freeshly cooked meals -rice, wheat, oats -ghee,milk -cooked vegetables bottle gourd, pumpkin, carrot -dates, soaked raisins -ginger, cumin, ajwain AVOID -cold food and drinks -curd at night -junk food, bakery items -excess tea,coffee -very spicy, dry or fried food -fasting during periods LIFESTYLE -avoid staying awake late at night -avoid exposure to cold during menstruation -do not suppress natural urges (urine, stool) -take adequate rest during periods -keep abdomen and feet warm YOGA ASANAS -baddha konasana -supta baddha konasana -balasana -pawanmuktasana -bhujangasana Avoid intense yoga during severe pain days PRANAYAM -Anulom vilom= 10 min -Bhramari= 5-7 rounds -Deep abdominal breathing MEDITATION -5-10 min daily to reduce stress triggered pain HOME REMEDIES -Ajwain milk= 1/2 tsp ajwain boiled in milk drink warm during pain -Ginger decoction= add a pinch of jaggery -Castor oil pack= warm castor oil applied over lower abdomen , covered with hot water bag EXPECTED RESULTS -Pain intensity reduces within 1-2 cycles -significant relief by 3 months -long term balance of menstrual cycle with proper continuation Your pain is real and valid, and Ayurveda addresses not only pain relief but the root cause- vata imbalance and stress. With consistent treatment, lifestyle correction, and patience, complete relief is achievable If pain suddenly worsens, bleeding becomes very heavy, or pain lasts beyond 1 day, consult immediately Ayurveda heals gently but deeply- regularity is the key. DO FOLLOW HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL THANK YOU DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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