مقاله تخصصی
See a pain specialist to treat endometriosis pain
3 months ago
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Dr. Mohammad Hossein Delshad
تهرانpain companions
Often, women with endometriosis are looking for a solution to **endometriosis pain treatment**.... This disease affects every woman in a different way.. Therefore, treatment solutions cannot be considered the same.
However, changing some daily habits can help you feel fewer side effects such as pain.
Sometimes you may not notice the treatment of endometriosis pain with basic methods, so it is recommended to visit a pain specialist at the Pain Clinic to receive more specialized treatments.
Stay with us to introduce effective methods to treat pain caused by endometriosis.
Solutions to treat endometriosis pain
Chronic pain leads to an increase in the level of cortisol in the body.
In the following, we mention some effective solutions to reduce pain:
### Take a pain reliever
You should take pain relievers before the pain gets worse... Ask your doctor if non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen or naproxen are right for you.
If approved by your doctor, you can take these medications before the onset of period pain.... Taking these medications will prevent your body from making chemicals that lead to inflammation.
You can take NASID regularly until the end of your period or ovulation.
### Do physical therapy
They may often think that physical therapy is recommended for healing sports injuries or after an accident.... Endometriosis affects the function of the pelvis and abdomen and causes more pain.... The physical therapist will consider a program for the patient to make these organs function properly.
### transfer
Sometimes many people prefer to sit still because of the pain and lie down for relief....Remember that regular exercise will help you feel better.. But don't overdo it.
Exercises such as walking, stretching and breathing exercises help to treat endometriosis pain.
### Try gluten-free foods
Some women have a gluten-free diet in their diet to treat endometriosis pain.. but this method is not effective for everyone.... Try to eliminate wheat from your diet for a few months and check the results.
For example, replace regular pasta with noodles, and replace wheat-containing foods with rice or buckwheat.
After a month or two, you can start eating wheat again....if your pain and bloating get worse, continue your gluten-free diet....it's best to consult your doctor before making such changes.
### Do pelvic floor exercises
Endometriosis affects the pelvic floor muscles and when they don't work properly, you will feel more pain. Pelvic floor exercises or Kegels will strengthen the muscles and help you feel better.
### Try aromatherapy
Another method that can be effective is aromatherapy with essential oils. For example, lavender and cinnamon oils are both popular essential oils for reducing anxiety following this illness.
### Perform TENS or electrical nerve stimulation
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation is a method that uses mild electrical currents to treat endometriosis pain.
This electric current hits your nerves and prevents pain signals from being sent to the brain... Be sure to consult your doctor before taking any action.
### Do massage therapy
Massaging the back or abdomen helps to reduce menstrual pain, some people notice the effects immediately after the massage and others after a few weeks... Massage therapy also overcomes stress.
### Use cinnamon spice
Consumption of this spice helps to reduce inflammation...
It also reduces the hormone in the body that leads to pain and discomfort during the menstrual period.
It is not yet confirmed whether the use of this spice can be effective for endometriosis pain or not. But an Italian study found that taking a teaspoon of cinnamon can help reduce menstrual cramps in some women... If you like the taste of cinnamon, include it in your diet.
### Drink herbal teas
Drinking decaffeinated green tea, chamomile tea and ginger tea is an easy and quick way to reduce pressure... try drinking these drinks at night.
### Try hormone therapy
Since endometriosis is controlled by hormones, sometimes regulating the levels of hormones in the body helps to treat endometriosis pain.
Hormonal drugs are prescribed in different forms, including tablets, vaginal rings, intrauterine devices, and injection methods according to the patient's conditions.
These treatments aim to correct or stop the cycle of egg release that causes more pain and other symptoms associated with endometriosis.
Avoid these things to treat endometriosis pain
Limiting the consumption of certain foods may help reduce the symptoms and severity of the disease, these are as follows:
- Gluten
- Caffeine
- alcohol
- dairy products
- soy products
- non-organic foods
- red meat
- Sweet
- Processed foods
- fatty foods
Time to see a pain specialist
There is no cure for endometriosis. But this disease can be managed and controlled... If you still have severe and persistent abnormal pains, you should definitely see a doctor...
The pain specialist considers the best treatment solution for the treatment of endometriosis pain depending on the severity of the pain and your condition.
