What Causes Cramps And Bloating After Periods?

Posted on Mon, 8 Dec 2014

Question: It has been about 4 days since my period ended and I am having pretty bad cramps along with bloating. My lower back sometimes hurts and the area around my ovaries is very warm. How long will this last? :(

Btw my period was about 3 weeks late which was really weird.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It can be due to ovarian cyst.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing to us about it.

Your symptoms can be due to ovarian cyst, PCOD, hormonal imbalance, endometriosis, UTI, infection etc.

Before giving my opinion to you I want to ask a few questions from you.

Are you burning micturation or increased frequency?

Any vaginal discharge?

Diarrhea or constipation and vomiting?

You did your home urine pregnancy test? (Your period is 3weeks later and if you are sexually active it is very important to rule out pregnancy).

Please revert back to me with my answers.

Hope to hearing from you soon.

Good luck.
Regards
Dr. Richa

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (8 minutes later)

I am not pregrant, i went to the gyno and they performed a medical grade pregnancy test. My vaginal discharge is kind of different than normal. Maybe a little constipation.. However i really think it has something to do with my ovaries because that is where the pain is radiating from. No burning or anything during urination either.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get ultrasound pelvis done.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Nice to hear from you again though.

It can be due to ovarian cyst, PCOD, hormonal imbalance and endometriosis.

You should confer with your treating doctor and get yourself examined and get your ultrasound pelvis and hormonal test done to rule out the cause.

Hope it is useful, please get back to me with your reports.

Hoping to hear from you soon.

Good luck.
Regards
Dr.Richa

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (3 days later)

Nothing was wrong i was just constipated and had a ph imbalance

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Diet and life style changes are helpful.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Nice to hear from you again though.

Constipation and PH imbalance can be treated with diet and lifestyle changes.

Follow advices-

-Take high fiber and whole grain diet with less oily and spicy food
-Drink a lot of water at least 3-4 Lt/day
-Consume low fat milk and dairy product, curd is really helpful
-Add juices and soup in your diet
-Do some yoga and mild exercise
-Use dates with some warm milk
-Maintain vaginal hygiene
Laxatives should usually be avoided

Hope it is useful, feel free to ask more.

Good luck.
Regards
Dr.Richa

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T