Menstruation is menstruation, and menstrual diarrhea is mostly normal, related to the change of hormone levels in the body. However, it may also be abnormal, there is the possibility of suffering from indigestion, enteritis and other diseases.
1. Hormone level changes: women’s hormone levels change during menstruation, prostaglandin levels increase, which may cause gastrointestinal smooth muscle contraction, resulting in the phenomenon of diarrhea, is generally normal.
2. Indigestion: In addition to diarrhea, if you also have epigastric pain, epigastric burning sensation, early satiety and other symptoms, consider that it is caused by indigestion. If you don’t pay attention to your diet during menstruation, it will induce indigestion and cause diarrhea.
3. Enteritis: common symptoms of enteritis include abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever, etc. The cause of the disease is related to pathogenic microbial infections, abnormalities in the body’s immune mechanism, genetics and other factors. If you suffer from enteritis during menstruation, you may also experience diarrhea.
Whether or not it is normal to have diarrhea during menstruation cannot be generalized, and if necessary, you should consult a doctor for a clear diagnosis.