Pms Syndrome

PMS is a syndrome that afflicts women and occurs to a greater or lesser degree, in the days before menstruation. It is characterized by irritability and anxiety more pronounced, and physical manifestations, such as breast pain, abdominal distension and headaches. It results from retention of sodium and water.

Premenstrual Syndrome PMS voltage Also known is a set of physical and behavioral symptoms that occur in the second half of the menstrual cycle may be so severe that they interfere significantly in the lives of women.

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a set of hormonal changes that trigger a series of physical and emotional symptoms in women. These symptoms can range from anger and irritability, abdominal cramps and breast tenderness, and some even feel cravings for certain types of food. PMS usually occurs 7-14 days before menstruation and stop when menstruation begins.

Up to 40% of menstruating women experience PMS symptoms. In most of these women, PMS is nothing more than a nuisance. But in about 5%, the symptoms can be debilitating enough to interfere with the day to day.

There are over 150 different symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome, which means that it is a difficult problem to diagnose. Although there is no specific test for PMS, doctors may recommend tests to rule out another problem with similar symptoms. When symptoms of a woman's menstrual cycle coincides with the results and other diseases are negative, the TPM is considered as the cause of symptoms. Keep a diary of symptoms that you feel every month is useful to confirm the diagnosis.

What are the symptoms of PMS?
Symptoms usually more than 150 physical and psychological associated with PMS. These symptoms can vary from mild to severe, depending on the person and even months.

The general symptoms of PMS include:
Psychological
* Mood swings, for example, crying for no reason, depression, anxiety, anger, sadness or irritability
* Changes in mental function, inability to concentrate or remember things
* Changes in sex drive, increased or decreased libido

Physics:
* Nausea, diarrhea or constipation
* Fatigue
* difficulty sleeping
* Headaches
* Swelling
* Acne
* Changing the composition of breast
* Joint pain or muscle
* Cramps
* Cravings for specific foods, especially carbohydrates, chocolate and other sweets
* Increased weight

How to relieve symptoms of premenstrual syndrome:
a. Reduce intake of caffeine and alcohol: - The caffeine in coffee, chocolate in many drinks and some medicines, increased anxiety and emotional instability. Alcohol can cause headache, fatigue and depression.
b. Reducing salt in foods: - It reduces the swelling caused by water retention by the body.
v. Eating foods rich in calcium: - This will reduce swelling and mood swings.
D. Aerobic exercise: - Exercise helps reduce menstrual cramps and improves mood. In addition, it releases endorphins, substances produced in our bodies that are responsible for the feeling of well being. The ideal is to practice a moderate physical activity such as walking, cycling or swimming.
e. Add complex carbohydrates in your diet, such as whole grains: - It reduces fatigue and mood swings.
f. Take a multivitamin: - PMS is caused by a lack of vitamins like A, B6, C and D is not widely accepted, some women feel better with the use of multivitamins