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How Can Abdominal Cramps And Bloating Be Treated?

Is they a probotic you could recommend to help with bloating and stomach cramps. Which get worse as the day goes on I also suffer with mirgrains at the same time or bad headaches iv been told a probotic might help I am in the menopause and on hrt patch thank you for any advise
Thu, 2 Mar 2017
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Thanks for contacting HCM with your health concern

1. Bloating in menopausal women is primarily caused by fluctuating 'estrogen' level or side effect of the HRT and one may consider an alternative to HRT whereas cramps could be due to associated 'Endometriosis' like symptoms

PS. If bloating persists for more than 2 weeks.kindly see a doctor to eliminate any underlying health issue.

2. Lifestyle changes are more important than medicine:

i. Avoid gas forming food: beans,onions,fast food,dairy products,refined sugars, carbonated drinks, undue stress,alcohol,caffeine, take vitamin E & omega 3 fatty acid capsules,fibre rich diet and later shift to alternative medicine and finally look for medications

3. It is wise to make an appointment with OB-GYN Doctor who may do a pelvic exam to look at your uterus to see if there are any physical problems and ask for necessary investigation(s)

4. "Shatavri", Basil,Cloves are the best phytoestrogen herbal medicine [which balance estrogen and relieves bloating] and alternative approach to HRT
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How Can Abdominal Cramps And Bloating Be Treated?

** Thanks for contacting HCM with your health concern 1. Bloating in menopausal women is primarily caused by fluctuating estrogen level or side effect of the HRT and one may consider an alternative to HRT whereas cramps could be due to associated Endometriosis like symptoms PS. If bloating persists for more than 2 weeks.kindly see a doctor to eliminate any underlying health issue. 2. Lifestyle changes are more important than medicine: i. Avoid gas forming food: beans,onions,fast food,dairy products,refined sugars, carbonated drinks, undue stress,alcohol,caffeine, take vitamin E & omega 3 fatty acid capsules,fibre rich diet and later shift to alternative medicine and finally look for medications 3. It is wise to make an appointment with OB-GYN Doctor who may do a pelvic exam to look at your uterus to see if there are any physical problems and ask for necessary investigation(s) 4. Shatavri , Basil,Cloves are the best phytoestrogen herbal medicine [which balance estrogen and relieves bloating] and alternative approach to HRT