What causes joint pain during menstruation?

　　What causes joint pain during menstruation? some female Joint pain will occur during menstruation, and knee joints are the most common, which is called menstrual joint pain. This symptom usually begins to appear about 1 week before menstruation, worsens when walking, and decreases after resting. ； It is obvious when the knees are extended (such as going down stairs) and disappears when the knees are bent (such as going up stairs). The knee joint is slightly swollen locally, skin The temperature is slightly elevated, accompanied by deep tenderness. After menstruation ends, knee joint pain may gradually slow down or even disappear completely. Most patients are often accompanied by abdominal distension, diarrhea ,breast distended pain , limb edema and other symptoms.

　　The reason is that this phenomenon is closely related to the disorder of water and salt metabolism during menstruation. During the premenstrual period, the hormone levels in women's bodies undergo significant changes. At this time, the uncoordinated secretion of estrogen and aldosterone causes water and salt retention. Excess water and salt accumulate in the body's tissues, causing edema of varying degrees, most obvious on the face, hands, feet and other parts. Because the human knee joint is filled with fatty tissue, water and salt retention causes the fat pad to swell, thereby compressing the joints around the joint. nerve causing pain in the extremities.

　　Menstrual joint pain can be prevented by the following methods:

　　①Life should be regular, balance work with rest, maintain adequate sleep, and try to avoid mental stress and mood swings.

　　②The premenstrual diet should be light, low in salt, rich in nutrients and easy to digest.

　　③Exercise appropriately during menstruation, especially before menstruation. Walking, climbing, etc. can help relieve symptoms. People with severe joint pain can take drugs, such as ibuprofen, diclofenac, etc., or take Chinese patent medicines for promoting blood circulation and unblocking collaterals, such as Angelicae Pills, Papaya Pills or Duhuo Jisheng Pills under the guidance of a doctor. >>>>> Common menstrual irregularities8major symptoms