Lifestyle News Desk, On daily basis, women have many questions in their mind related to their health, they lack a reliable source to get the right answers to these questions. But through this column we will try to answer some of your similar questions with the help of experts. Yes, gynecologist Dr. Archana Dhawan Bajaj asked some questions related to women’s health.
Morning sickness and vomiting caused by pregnancy are common pregnancy related problems. In some cases, such as if the mother is carrying twins, the mother is suffering from diabetes, or the mother has an enlarged thyroid, all these can also cause severe morning sickness. These people may vomit more than two to three times a day. If you are very concerned about morning sickness, you can take medication to control vomiting as directed by your doctor. Apart from this, morning sickness can also be controlled by making some changes in lifestyle. Instead of eating a lot of food at once, eat small amounts of food frequently. Avoid eating foods that cause excessive vomiting. Eat or drink things that taste like lemon or orange. Many people also get relief by drinking Limca mixed with lemon and a little black salt. You can also prevent frequent vomiting by placing a digestive tablet or candy in your mouth. If these do not provide relief and vomiting occurs more than three times a day, consult your gynecologist.
If premenopausal changes occur, menstrual changes may also be caused. At the age of 40, menstruation often becomes irregular due to some problem. Therefore, first of all eliminate the possibility of any kind of problem by getting all the necessary tests done and then take medicines as per your doctor’s advice so that your menstruation comes on time and the menstrual cycle does not get prolonged. If menstruation is not irregular due to any health problem and there is a family history of menopause, it is a physiological change and everything will gradually calm down. But, if hemoglobin levels are decreasing due to excessive bleeding, you need to consult a doctor.
The Pap test is painless and physically active people are advised to have this test every five years. If there are any abnormalities, testing at frequent intervals may also be advised. Generally, it is advisable to get this test done after the age of 35 years. If your doctor has advised you to get this test done at the age of 25 due to any abnormality, then you do not need to hesitate in doing so.
