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Tips to manage abdominal pain due to fibroids
Here are 5 tips to manage the abdominal pain caused due to fibroids:
1. Heating pad
Fibroids cause inflammation that can immobilize the area and using a heating pad on the lower abdomen can help reduce pain to some extent by increasing mobility. It helps to relax tense muscles and relieve cramping.
2. Eat a balanced diet
A balanced diet is essential because it helps to minimise inflammation, which in turn helps to lessen pain. According to Dr Nirmala, eating a lot of cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cabbage, as well as fruits like apples and tomatoes, may help reduce the risk of getting fibroids. Increase your protein, whole-grain, and vitamin D intake as well. In addition to this, avoid processed foods, red meat, and goods with a lot of dairy and sugar to stop the fibroids from getting worse.
3. Relaxing techniques
One of the elements that can exacerbate the pain of fibroids is stress. Practicing certain relaxation techniques like yoga, meditation, massage, acupuncture, etc. has been proven effective in fighting pain. For additional pain relief, try lying on your side with your legs close to your chest.
4. Avoid alcohol
Alcohol consumption can increase the severity and duration of common fibroid symptoms. Therefore, reducing your alcohol intake may help you cope with some of the worst fibroid symptoms.
5. Painkiller
Your doctor may advise taking an over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicine (NSAID), such as ibuprofen or naproxen to help decrease the shooting pain. NSAIDs can also lessen fibroids-related excessive menstrual flow.
