What to do about breast swelling and pain before menstruation: 7 tips to relieve it

　　1 hot compress

　　Hot compresses are a direct and effective method of relief. when you feel your breasts distended pain Sometimes, you can wrap a hot water bottle in a towel and apply it on your chest. If the effect is not satisfactory, you can also prepare a basin of cold water, soak the towel and apply it alternately with hot and cold water.

　　Alternatively, you can use castor oil as a hot compress. Because castor oil contains substances that enhance lymphocyte function. Drop castor oil on gauze and apply it on your face. In order to prevent staining your clothes, it is best to wrap it in plastic film and then use a hot water bottle or hot towel to apply heat for about 1 hour.

　　2 fitted bras

　　A bra that is too small will compress the breasts, causing poor blood circulation, thereby causing swelling and pain, while a bra that is too large will cause the breasts to be unable to be fixed and be injured during exercise.

　　3. Reduce “salt” exercise

　　High-salt foods should be avoided 7 to 10 days before menstruation because such foods can cause breast enlargement. People who often eat three meals a day in restaurants need to pay attention. Food in restaurants often adds a lot of condiments, so the salt content is much higher than home-made dishes. If you eat a very salty stew or snack, don't drink a lot of water immediately, because not only will this fail to neutralize the salt, but it will also allow the salt to seep into the blood through the liquid and compress the blood vessels.

　　In fact, you should try to control your salt intake not only before menstruation, but also in daily life. Currently in cities, a person's daily salt intake is about 13 grams. If the daily intake is reduced to 10 grams, lifestyle diseases such as hypertension and stroke can be effectively prevented. 》》》》 Four abnormal phenomena that require medical treatment for dysmenorrhea

　　4 vitamins, lower prolactin

　　Prolactin can cause breast expansion, so you can eat more foods rich in vitamin C and vitamin B complex to regulate the production of prostaglandin E and help inhibit the production of prolactin.

　　5isolation coffee because

　　Medical experiments have proven that if you quit the habit of drinking coffee every day, breast swelling and pain will be significantly improved. Of course, stay away from not just coffee, but caffeinated chocolate cola tea, and even caffeine-containing painkillers to relieve pain.

　　6 Eat low fat and high fiber

　　In the week before menstruation, try to eat low-fat and high-fiber foods such as whole grains and whole wheat, which can also improve the body's nutritional balance and relieve swelling and pain.

　　7 Chest Massage to Relieve Pain

　　Stimulating the area around the breasts can promote blood and lymph circulation. Massage every night 7-10 days before menstruation can also alleviate swelling and pain.

　　Technique: First use the palms of both hands to gently wrap one breast from the left and right sides. Then tighten your hands and use your thumbs located at the base of the breasts to push the breasts upward from below. Repeat 10 times on each side. Note that when breasts are swollen and painful, it is best not to massage to avoid excessive stimulation of the breasts.