Know about period flu

Women have periods every month. During this time, some women have heavy bleeding while some feel severe pain.

During this time, one becomes very irritable and some become so sick that their daily routine gets disrupted.

Some women face problems like heaviness in the head, and heat in the body a day or two before or during periods.

Many women struggle with such problems around periods, which is also known as period flu.

Symptoms of period flu are also seen in dysmenorrhea i.e. period pain, Hormonal changes occurring during periods may be the reason for this.

Flu-like symptoms occur due to fluctuations in progesterone and estrogen levels.

Due to this the immune system can become weak and swelling, fatigue and other symptoms are seen in the body.

To get relief from period flu, drink plenty of water and get adequate sleep and rest.

Take bath with warm water, which helps in reducing muscle pain and stiffness, and take a balanced diet.