Colds are uncomfortable, especially during a woman's special period. Here are 3 tips on how to prevent colds during menstruation, along with some common knowledge about medication to help you prevent colds during your period.
1. Wind-cold cold:
If you feel cold and have symptoms such as severe chills, mild fever, and clear runny nose, it is advisable to choose anti-cold medicine that can dispel wind and warm the body. For decoctions, you can use Guizhi Tang or Xingsu San, and for Chinese patent medicine, you can choose Fenghan Cold Granules, Huoxiang Zhengqi Water (Capsules), Jingfang Baodu San, etc. for symptomatic treatment.
2. Wind-heat cold:
If you feel hot and have symptoms such as fever, headache, sore throat, and dry mouth, you can use medicine that can clear heat and detoxify, such as Yinqiao San, Sangju Yin, or Sangxiao Tang. However, when taking medication, it is advisable to add some warm and spicy herbs or take it with ginger soup to control the side effects of heat-clearing and detoxifying drugs, so as to prevent excessive use and potential future problems.
3. Heat entering the blood chamber:
If you experience cold symptoms during your menstrual period due to exposure to wind and rain or contact with water, and have symptoms similar to malaria such as fever that is worse at night, it is recommended to use Xiaochaihu Tang as the main treatment. If the condition is particularly severe, prompt hospitalization and treatment are necessary.
